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Flatrock, |
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Old U.S. Hwy 421 to Conns Creek (6.8 miles) (Flatrock River at St. Paul)
| Usual Difficulty | I(III) (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 6.8 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 7 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 10 fpm |
Flatrock surfing
Flatrock surfing
Photo by Denny Wortman taken 1241928000 @ 550
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| FLATROCK RIVER AT ST. PAUL, IN | ||||
| usgs-03363500 | 200 - 2000 cfs | II | 09h20m | 167 cfs (rc= -0.1 ) |
River Description
The flat shelved rock (for which the river is named) creates hydraulic jumps that are a blast. At
the lower discharges it should afford many surfing opportunities. At the larger levels, a thrill
but probably not technically challenging.
One report forwarded to AW includes descriptions of being in troughs that "I could not see
out of and at least one haystack that I avoided that was probably 7-8 feet tall."
Benjamin Swain provides (2008-04-07):
We put in at the Hidden Paradise campground just outside St Paul, rather than the old 421
bridge. A fun beginner river, some good surfing waves.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-05-12 22:26:25
Editors
Stream Team Editor
William Crimmins
Greencastle, IN
NWRI - Flatrock Old U.S. Hwy 421 to Conns Creek (6.8 miles) (mobile)