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Illinois - 3) Robinson Road to Hwy 16 near Siloam Springs (13.7 miles)
Illinois, Arkansas, US |
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3) Robinson Road to Hwy 16 near Siloam Springs (13.7 miles)
| Usual Difficulty | I-II (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 13.7 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 4 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 6 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| Illinois River South of Siloam Springs, AR | ||||
| usgs-07195430 | 3.50 - 6.00 ft | I-II | 00h22m | 3.66 ft (rc= 0.1 ) |
River Description
Nice slow class I float with an occasional Class II riffle. Many places to access although it flows through private land for much of the way.
| From | To | Distance | Gradient |
| Robinson Road | Kincheloe just off Hwy 68 to the South | 5 miles | 4 ft/mi |
| This section is bounded by the National Forest on the left and crosses under the Hwy 412 freeway after passing Twin Mountains. | |||
| Kincheloe Road | Hwy 68 Roadside Park | 4.1 miles | 4.5 ft/mi |
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This section is bounded by the National Forest on the left. Osage Creek enters on the right after ~1 mile bringing wastewater flow from the several NW Arkansas Cities. The river crosses under the Hwy 412 freeway and Chamber Springs Road before reaching the park. |
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| Hwy 68 Roadside Park | Hwy 16 near Siloam Springs | 4.6 miles | 5 ft/mi |
| This section exits the National Forest about halfway to Hwy 16. | |||
Can be combined with upstream or downstream sections for longer trips.
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Last Updated: 2009-01-24 17:48:40
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3) Robinson Road to Hwy 16 near Siloam Springs (13.7 miles), Illinois Arkansas, US (mobile)