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Waterfall OR Class IV

Rocky Top

American Whitewater 42.3800, -123.8317

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: 500.0 – 3,500.0 CFS

Photo

Rocky Top
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

There is an undercut boulder in the middle of the main channel here. The move to miss the boulder is challenging and some people consider this the most dangerous rapid on the Illinois. Located at USGS river mile 30.9.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.7 mi
Directions
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2 - Miami Bar to Oak Flat
Illinois
IV(V) 30.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater