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Hazard IL Class IV

Culvert

Bailey Creek - N2300 Rd to Vermilion River (0.5-1.5 miles) (IL)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 12.0 – 20.0 FT

Almost certainly too low. (Requires on-site confirmation.)

Photo
Culvert
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Due to being completely blocked by trees, this culvert is a serious hazard. Significant flow leads toward the snags, so utmost care and control are needed to avoid disaster. (The 'class IV' rating is primarily to point out the danger of taking this too lightly. IF the trees were ever removed, this would be nothing more than a swiftwater lead-in and an easy hole to punch coming out of the culvert -- maybe class II.) Portage (usually on the right), then check for how playable the hole formed by the outflow from the culvert is.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.9 mi
Directions
View Full Run
N2300 Rd to Vermilion River (0.5-1.5 miles)
Bailey Creek
I-II(IV) 1.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater