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Put-in IL

Put In

Hickory Creek - Joliet: Corcoran Park to S.Joliet Street (3.75 miles) · IL

American Whitewater 41.5315, -88.0325

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Gauge Conditions

Hickory Creek at Joliet, IL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Too low.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid marks the entry point for the Hickory Creek run, offering paddlers an initial test of the river's character with its rocky entry and potential for tight maneuvering between scattered boulders. While difficulty ratings are unavailable, careful route selection is crucial to avoid potential pin or broach hazards in the initial stretch. Paddlers should scout the rapid's entrance and identify the cleanest line through the initial rock garden.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Joliet: Corcoran Park to S.Joliet Street (3.75 miles)
Hickory Creek
II 3.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater