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Bear Creek - CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (4.5 miles)
Bear Creek, Illinois, US |
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CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (4.5 miles)
| Usual Difficulty | I-II (varies with level) |
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| Avg. Gradient | 16 fpm |
Byron @ Tres Pas Rapid @ 1200 CFS (320)
Byron @ Tres Pas Rapid @ 1200 CFS (320)
Photo of Byron Smith by Clint Begley taken 05/04/04 @ 1200 CFS
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| BEAR CREEK NEAR MARCELLINE, IL | ||||
| usgs-05495500 | 200 - 2500 cfs | I | 01h25m | 6.2 cfs (rc= -0.9 ) |
Too low! Don't bother! Gauge (349 sq.mi. drainage) is at put-in, thus very accurately reflects flow for this reach. |
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River Description
NOTE: Currently the cited put in and take out locations are being claimed by local land owners as "private property" despite being road easements (thus owned by the Ilinois Department of Transportation). Until further notice, please review the map and find alternate put in and take out locations.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-06-04 09:59:52
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CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (4.5 miles), Bear Creek Illinois, US (mobile)