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Put-in IL

Put In

Bear Creek - CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (3.6 miles) *Access Issues* (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Bear Creek near Marcelline, IL Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Quite low, but possible 'bump and scrape' run.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid presents minimal technical challenges on Bear Creek, with an unmarked entry point that requires careful scouting due to potential access restrictions. Paddlers should be prepared for potential low water conditions and potential obstructions, though specific hazards are not well-documented for this section.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (3.6 miles) *Access Issues*
Bear Creek
I-II 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater