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Rapid IL

Alternate take-out

Ferson Creek - St.Charles: Burr Road to Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve (4.7-5.0 miles) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Ferson Creek near St. Charles, IL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 70.0 – 600.0 CFS

Too low.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Alternate take-out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

As listed in the description, some groups find it easier to continue to Randall Road. In fact, this is recommended (almost necessry) for early season (late winter / early spring) runs. (Carry out is ~0.2 mile, uphill, and in a cement drainage area along a busy street.)

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.0 mi
Directions
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St.Charles: Burr Road to Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve (4.7-5.0 miles)
Ferson Creek
I-II(III) 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater