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The E100 Road access point provides one of the few launch options for the upper Wakarusa River and connects paddlers to the Elk Creek Wetlands area. This is a primitive, unmaintained site with no vehicle access—plan to park along the road and manually carry your boat over the levee and down the access ramp to the water. Be aware that a recurring sandbar can partially or completely block the ramp, and the site may close seasonally for summer events, so check conditions before visiting.
The Wakarusa River in this area is a large, moderately-flowing stream (Class 6 order) with an average flow of 316 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 5.8 feet per mile, making it generally suitable for recreational paddling. From this upper section, experienced paddlers can explore downstream toward the Kansas River confluence, which lies roughly ⅓ mile away via Mud Creek. Note that this is the only boat ramp on the Wakarusa, so plan your route accordingly.
Nearby camping is available at Rockhaven Park Equestrian Campground, and historic attractions like Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park and Clinton Lake are within reasonable driving distance of this Douglas County access point.