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Rapid IL

Second Golf Cart Bridge

Ferson Creek - St.Charles: Burr Road to Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve (4.7-5.0 miles) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Ferson Creek near St. Charles, IL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 70.0 – 600.0 CFS

Too low.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Second Golf Cart Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At the Second Golf Cart Bridge rapid on Ferson Creek, paddlers encounter a narrow constriction with potential debris and scattered rocks that can create unpredictable water flow. While the rapid's difficulty is currently unrated, careful navigation requires attentive maneuvering to avoid potential pinning hazards near the bridge supports and any fallen branches or submerged obstacles. Recommended scouting from the bridge or bank before running the rapid can help identify the cleanest line through the limited channel.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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St.Charles: Burr Road to Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve (4.7-5.0 miles)
Ferson Creek
I-II(III) 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater