Gauge Conditions

Mazon River near Coal City, IL Upstream Primary

Runnable: 1,600.0 – 99,999.0 CFS

Likely less than 100 cfs ... Likely way too low to boat. (Please use "Reports" to help define/refine ranges!)

Vermilion River near Leonore, IL Downstream Primary

Runnable: 12.0 – 18.0 FT

Most likely very low. Must be confirmed by visual inspection.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Shooting Range is a technical rapid with multiple rock formations creating complex hydraulics and potential pin hazards. Paddlers should carefully navigate the tight channel, which requires precise boat positioning and reading the water to avoid getting trapped between boulder clusters or in unexpected keeper holes.