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Rapid OR Class III

Sixmile Rapids

Illinois - 1 - Highway 199 to Miami Bar (OR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 3,500.0 CFS
Photo
Sixmile Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Sixmile Rapids presents a technical Class III challenge with a series of consecutive drops and constricted channels that demand precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a complex series of hydraulics and rock gardens, with particular attention to a narrow main channel that can create unpredictable water movement and potential pin hazards at varying water levels. Scout carefully and be prepared for quick maneuvering to avoid potential obstacles near river mile 42.8.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
8.3 mi
Directions
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1 - Highway 199 to Miami Bar
Illinois
II-III 16.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater