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Rapid MO Class II

Shut ins

Big Creek - Hwy.K west of Annapolis to Sam A. Baker State Park (19.2 miles) (MO)

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Gauge Conditions
Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park, MO Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.5 – 5.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Shut ins
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Shut Ins rapid features a narrow, rocky channel that constricts the river's flow, creating technical Class II water with tight maneuvering requirements between boulder gardens. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate multiple small drops and anticipate quick direction changes, with the main line running center-right and requiring precise boat control to avoid potential pin spots on mid-stream rocks.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
12.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Hwy.K west of Annapolis to Sam A. Baker State Park (19.2 miles)
Big Creek
I-II 17.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater