Illinois

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.
FromToDistanceGradientRobinson RoadKincheloe just off Hwy 68 to the South5 miles4 ft/miThis section is bounded by the National Forest on the left and crosses under the Hwy 412 freeway after passing Twin Mountains.Kincheloe RoadHwy 68 Roadside Park4.1 miles4.5 ft/miThis 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.Hwy 68 Roadside ParkHwy 16 near Siloam Springs4.6 miles5 ft/miThis section exits the National Forest about halfway to Hwy 16.

Can be combined with upstream or downstream sections for longer trips.