Flatrock, |
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| Usual Difficulty | I(III) (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 6.8 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 7 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 10 fpm |
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| FLATROCK RIVER AT ST. PAUL, IN | ||||
| usgs-03363500 | 200 - 2000 cfs | II | 00h51m | 151 cfs (rc= -0.1 ) |
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.
Levels of 200 cfs plus are reportedly class I. Somewhere above that, some large standing waves appear.
Benjamin Swain provides (2008-04-07):
Prime window is said to be 800 cfs to 1200 cfs. Around 1000 cfs it gets borderline Class II. A group ran it at 1600 cfs and said it was fast and there were few eddies. Looked like a bad level to swim at.
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| usgs-03363500 | 200 - 2000 cfs | II | 00h51m | 151 cfs (rc= -0.1 ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| 200d01h34m | flatrock [IN] |
Flatrock surfing
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550 | Dennis Wortman |
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NWRI - Flatrock Old U.S. Hwy 421 to Conns Creek (6.8 miles) (mobile)
User Comments
idea what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised to find this gem of a river so close to home. At
550 cfs, the ledges provided plenty of playspots. A swift current, combined with rocks and trees
poking out into the river provided endless opportunities to practice eddying out and peeling in. It
was a blast at 550 cfs. We'll be watching the weather and stream gauges for an increase in the
flow. We're looking forward to trying the Flatrock at a grand or more. Edit