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Rapid IL

Mineshaft Road

Spring Creek - 1600N Rd to RR bridge above Illinois River confluence (6.8 miles) (IL)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Big Bureau Creek at Princeton, IL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 600.0 – 2,400.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low. (Likely under 100 cfs.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Mineshaft Road
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Mineshaft Road rapid presents a complex navigation challenge with multiple potential lines through a boulder-strewn channel that requires precise boat positioning and momentum. Paddlers must carefully read the water and choose between tight technical routes that demand precise maneuvering or risking potential pin and entrapment hazards among the scattered rock formations. Scout carefully and be prepared for shifting water levels that can dramatically alter the rapid's character and difficulty.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
4.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
1600N Rd to RR bridge above Illinois River confluence (6.8 miles)
Spring Creek
I-II 6.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater