Whitewater Run IA Class II

Story City to Ames (PnP, 8 miles or 19 miles)

South Skunk

Linked via: Proximity 96% confidence Synced 3mo ago

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Gauge Conditions
South Skunk River near Ames, IA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Low, but can offer some play.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Run Map
Description
Rocky ledge/dams in a series of locations on this stream provide some whitewater opportunities. They can be linked in runs of various lengths (using various access points), but may almost as likely be done separately as a 'park-and-play' opportunities for whitewater boaters intent on maximizing play.

Hazards & Portages (2)

Caution: The following locations may require scouting or portaging. Always check current conditions.
Hannum/Coon's dam, and Gauge Hazard
Hannum/Coon's dam, and Gauge
15.6 mi
Ames (River Valley Park) Dam Hazard
Ames (River Valley Park) Dam
19.0 mi
Difficulty
Class II
Length
18.5 mi
Rapids
0
2 Hazards
Access Points
Put-in
42.1866, -93.5868
Take-out
42.0372, -93.5977
Shuttle Info
This is a park-and-play, so ignore the directions below. Instead, use the text-entry box to input your home or other starting address to get drive time, distance, and directions to this location.
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