Boone
Boone Ledge (PnP)
| Difficulty | I(II) |
| Length | 2.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Boone River Near Webster City, Ia |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 444 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 10, 2024 |
River Description
Quick Facts:
Location: Central Iowa, approximately 5 miles due South from Webster City.
Shuttle Length: ~ 2 miles, Albright's Canoe Access to Bever Bridge Canoe Access
Character: Natural rock ledge provides waves and holes for 'paddle and play' boating.
General Overview
Boone River offers several whitewater features which are very water level dependent.
Downstream of the Albright’s Canoe access, the river makes a horseshoe bend at the Barner Wildlife Management Area #1. A natural 2 foot high ledge spans the river. (Previous information describing this as remnants of a low head dam were inaccurate.) River right is often blocked by strainers. River left access is easy at lower flows and increasingly more difficult at higher flows. The feature is playable from 1000 - 2200 cfs (using USGS gauge for Boone River near Webster City). Surfs, spins and cartwheels are possible.
The river also contains a significant amount of glacial-erratic boulders, offering excellent 'rock boof' opportunities depending on water levels.
River Features
Put In: Albright's Canoe Access, 42.4046, -93.8093
USGS Gauge Location
Hamilton County, Iowa
Hydrologic Unit Code 07100005
Latitude 42°25'57', Longitude 93°48'20'
Drainage area 844 square miles
989.57 feet above sea level
Take Out: Bever Bridge Canoe Access, 42.3874, -938095
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportFun run on Boone Ledges at 2000 cfs
The wave on the river-right side of the island is a lot of fun at 1250 cfs and it is not too hard to paddle up from the bridge at that level. AMeyer.