Rapid IL

Pecker's Knob (Diagonal Ledge)

Cedar Creek (Adams Co.) - 5th St to Bob Bangart Park on Bottom Road (1 mile) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions

Bear Creek near Marcelline, IL Upstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 2,400.0 CFS

Probably too low for good whitewater (may be passable in a boat).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Pecker's Knob is a technical diagonal ledge drop that requires precise boat positioning to navigate the narrow chute between two large boulder formations. The rapid presents a complex line with potential for pinning or side-surfing in the center hole, demanding careful route selection and strong boat control to successfully thread through the constricted passage.