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Put-in IA

Put In

Raccoon - B) Commerce Ledges (Walnut Woods SP), near Des Moines (PnP) (IA)

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Gauge Conditions
Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 4,500.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
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Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point to the Commerce Ledges section, characterized by a complex series of small ledge drops and scattered boulder clusters. Paddlers should carefully scout the entry and be prepared to navigate tight lines between rocks, with potential for pin hazards during low water conditions. The rapid offers a technical start to this stretch of the Raccoon River, requiring precise maneuvering and good boat control.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
0.1 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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B) Commerce Ledges (Walnut Woods SP), near Des Moines (PnP)
Raccoon
I-II(III) 1.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater