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Rapid IL Class II

Put-in

Vermilion - N.2249th Rd. to landing off of Ed Hand Hwy. (8.15 miles) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Vermilion River near Leonore, IL Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

Reasonable beginner/intermediate level.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put-in
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Carry upstream from the rafting outfitters to put in just above a sweet series of waves which are scattered across the wide river.

Some will offer repeat play as long as you are suitably skilled, and come off in control. More will be 'catch-on-the-fly', one-shot play.

A good video showing some of the best parts of the run is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FCa0WnJtQDs?t=124

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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N.2249th Rd. to landing off of Ed Hand Hwy. (8.15 miles)
Vermilion
II-III 8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater