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Put-in IL

Put In

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

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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
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