Whitewater Run IL Class I-II

CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (3.6 miles) *Access Issues*

Bear Creek

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Gauge Conditions
Bear Creek near Marcelline, IL Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Quite low, but possible 'bump and scrape' run.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
NOTE: Currently the cited put in and take out locations are being claimed by local land owners as "private property" despite being road easements (thus within the auspices of Illinois Department of Transportation). Until further notice, please review the map and find alternate put in and take out locations.
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
3.7 mi
Gradient
4 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
40.1430, -91.3370
Take-out
40.1370, -91.3640
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater