Illinois

1) Hogeye to Praire Grove (8.35 miles)

DifficultyII+
Length8.5 mi
Avg Gradient14 fpm
GaugeIllinois River South of Siloam Springs, Ar
Flow Rate as of 46 minutes
3.22 ftbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedJanuary 24, 2009

River Description

Best action is in the first 3-4 miles from Hogeye to Orr Road. There are a couple other access points. The bottom portion slows down as it enters flat field lands. Entire run is on private land.

FromToDistanceGradientHogeye Road, West of Hwys 265 at 156 in Hogeye  Orr Road3.3 miles20 ft/mi.Orr RoadIllinois Chapel Road2.75 miles  12 ft/mi.Illinois Chapel RoadHwy 62 East of Prairie Grove  2.3 miles10.5 ft/mi.

Can be combined with downstream sections for longer trips.

Check out the Ozark Whitewater Page for more info.


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