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The Worth Boat Launching Ramp provides access to the Calumet Sag Channel in Cook County, Illinois. This concrete ramp accommodates kayaks, canoes, rowboats, and motorized vessels. The ramp extends both above and below the waterline, making it suitable for various water levels.
**What to Expect:** The Calumet Sag Channel in this area is characterized by industrial infrastructure, including concrete bulkhead walls and historic industrial sites. This stretch is recommended primarily for experienced paddlers comfortable navigating powered boat traffic. The waterway connects to the broader Calumet River system and offers access to notable features like the O'Brien Locks at 134th Street and Lake Calumet. For navigation details, refer to charts available through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Information Connection (NIC) rather than relying on regional maps, which may be inaccurate for water features.
**Nearby Recreation:** The site is located in the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, with Pullman National Historical Park accessible in the surrounding Chicago neighborhood. Additional paddling access points on this stretch include the Little Calumet Boat Launch and the boat ramp in Beaubien Woods. The Calumet Division of the Cook County Forest Preserve District manages several facilities throughout the area.