Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il river run
Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
This section of the river is rated as a Class II-III depending on water levels. The segment mileage is approximately 6 miles in length and offers a mix of calm stretches and challenging rapids. Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles include "Fuzzy Bunny," "Big Rock," and "Screaming Left Turn."
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) for all participants and a minimum age limit of 12 for kayakers. It is also recommended to check water levels and weather conditions before embarking on a trip.
In summary, the Whitewater River Run Bridge at Eddyville Blacktop to Confluence with Ohio River at Golconda, IL offers a thrilling whitewater experience for intermediate-level paddlers. With ideal streamflow range, class rating, specific rapids and obstacles, and specific regulations, it is a must-visit destination for any whitewater enthusiast.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 13 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 19 cfs | → |
| Cache River At Forman | 2 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville | 1 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Main Street Golconda
- Golconda Ferry Road Livingston County
- 1st Street Rosiclare
- Cr-1385 Crittenden County
- Front Street Elizabethtown
- Town Park Road Saline County
Other river runs
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Campgrounds
- Bear Branch Horse Resort
- Red Bud Campground
- Teal Pond Campground
- Cedar Grove Camping Area
- Camp Ondessonk
- Pharaoh Campground
Fishing spots
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Lake Of Egypt
- Dutchman Lake
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
What's the optimal flow for Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
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