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 52 minutes | 49 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 2, 2019 |
River Description
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.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Tres Pas
Distance: 1.54 mi
Take Out
Distance: 3.6 mi
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportWe 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.
Topo Map with putin and take out for the section between co rd 900 e and the hwy 96 bridge