Put In

Put In on Fox Creek in Wildwood, Saint Louis County, is a whitewater access point on a large river system with significant gradient and flow characteristics. Fox Creek spans 38.89 miles with an average gradient of 11.1 feet per mile, indicating moderate to substantial whitewater potential depending on section and water levels. The creek drops 433 feet in total elevation across its length, creating varying conditions throughout different stretches. With an average flow of 22.34 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.80 feet per second, water conditions can change seasonally and after rainfall events.

This access point is located in a metropolitan area of Saint Louis County, which may provide convenient access to regional paddlers but could also mean higher traffic and development near the put-in. The site serves as an entry point to Fox Creek's whitewater sections. Paddlers should be aware that this is a large river system (Stream Order 6) with the distance to the river mouth being approximately 2833 miles, indicating the creek flows into a substantial downstream system. Water conditions and hazards should be assessed before each trip, as gradient and flow rates can support stronger currents and whitewater features suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers depending on the specific section being paddled.