Hawk Creek
Highway 212 to Minnesota River (10.6 miles)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 10.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 7 fpm |
| Gauge | Yellow Medicine River Near Granite Falls, Mn |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 100 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 13, 2024 |
River Description
This appears to have a bit of gradient and aerial views show at least some shoals.
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River Features
Put In: USH212/830th Ave
Recommended put-in. (Alternative accesses are available)
Drainage: 400 sq.mi.
(Based on personal measurement via online planimeter and topomaps.)
822nd Avenue
(Merely a waypoint)
Island
A pretty fair-sized island splits the flow. As of the date of the present satellite images, there appears to be considerable wood accumulated at the head of this island, and on a much smaller island toward the end of the left channel. Passage appears possible, but could change at any time.
Heading down the right channel may be the safer choice for those inexperienced in dealing with snags in strong currents.
810th Avenue
(Merely a waypoint)
Powerlines
Just after you pass under some powerlines overhead, there is a big shoals or gravelled island. Satellite view shows an accumulation of woody debris to the left (may or may not still be present, but likely to (re)accumulate more wood in future), so better choice may be staying to the right here.
Confluence, Minnesota River
Bear left (downstream), and take-out is at Hwy.10 (less than a half mile).
Take Out: County Road 21
Alternative take-outs may be available (and may actually prove more advantageous ... let us know!)
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