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Little Vermilion, IL

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N3179 Rd to I&M Canal (Canal St, La Salle) (6.5 miles) (Little V)

Class I-II(III)
6.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 17 fpm
Max Gradient 26 fpm

Joe C. on the Little V.


Joe C. on the Little V.
Photo of Joe C. by Brandon Royer

Gauge Information

Little Vermilion
N3179 Rd to I&M Canal (Canal St, La Salle) (6.5 miles) I-II(III)
med
273
5/17 7:45
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  200 cfs* Max Sug. Level:  2000 cfs*

River Description

Please respect privacy of property owner at put-in. Launch close to bridge.

This creek has a bit more substantial watershed than some of the other listed creeks in the area (Bailey, Cedar, Covel, Spring, Tomahawk), so has a better chance of being runnable. When 'up', it makes a fine companion piece for the commonly boated section on the main Vermilion.

Numerous small playwaves, and a class III triple-drop 'canyon'. Scouting Canyon Rapids is advisable, as it almost always has at least one strainer. Be alert for poison ivy on shore. Air quality (and water quality) can be 'iffy', as there is some quarrying and other heavy industry nearby.


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Last Updated: 2008-04-19 16:30:20