Rapid
IL
I-80 Bridge
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 150.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Perhaps low-to-moderate. Good beginner/intermediate whitewater play. (We welcome your input. Leave a comment or report.)
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Just a reference point, not an access point.
However, it marks the entrance to a shallow section of the river.
Stay left as you come out from under the bridge and work your way right as the river gently curves left, else scrape your way through.
Location
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (16)
Rapid
N/A
Put In Parking (Hammel Woods Campground, Dog Park, and Du Page River Access)
Rapid
N/A
Put-in
Rapid
N/A
Islands
Rapid
I+
Small Ledge
Hazard
N/A
Former site of Hammel Woods Dam (now removed!)
Playspot
I
Beautification Dam At Turtle Hill Park
Rapid
I
Rock Dam (Shoals)
Rapid
I
Seil Road / Seil Road Park / Large Island
Rapid
N/A
River Crossing Drive
Rapid
N/A
215th Street / W.Mound Rd
Rapid
I
Riffles and Fishet
Playspot
I
S-Turn
Rapid
I
Railroad
Rapid
I
Narrows
Rapid
I
Shepley Road (! ACCESS ISSUES !)
Rapid
I
McEvilly Road (Hwy.32) Access
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Shorewood: W.Black Road to W.Shepley Rd. (6.6 miles)
DuPage
I(II)
6.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater