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Put-in IA

Put In

Walnut Creek - Hwy 6 in Urbandale to Raccoon River (7 miles) (IA)

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Gauge Conditions
Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 120.0 – 750.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Put In
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Description
Put In rapid on Walnut Creek appears to have minimal technical challenges, likely featuring a straightforward entry point for paddlers near the Hwy 6 bridge in Urbandale. Given the limited classification and short river section, paddlers should expect basic flow conditions with potential shallow areas or minor obstacles typical of small Iowa waterways. Local knowledge of water levels and potential debris would be advisable before attempting this run.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
7.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Hwy 6 in Urbandale to Raccoon River (7 miles)
Walnut Creek
I-II(III) 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater