Bear Creek
CR900E to Hwy 96 in Marcelline (3.6 miles) *Access Issues*
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 3.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 4 fpm |
| Gauge | Bear Creek Near Marcelline, Il |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 18 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 2, 2019 |
NOTE: Currently the cited put in and take out locations are being claimed by local land owners as 'private property' despite being road easements (thus within the auspices of Illinois Department of Transportation). Until further notice, please review the map and find alternate put in and take out locations.
May 4, 2004
We caught this rapid as the water level was dropping... it was the last rapid before our takeout which was baout .5 miles downstream, we weren't ready to get out so we just kept catching an eddy back to the top of the rapid and dropping back into it.. hours of fun! This is Byron ridn' it out.
