Lower Rock Creek     [ back ]
Location: Madison County

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Difficulty: Class IV. It drops 320' in 2.5 miles with one 1 mile section dropping 200'.
 
Put-in/Take-out: I'm not totally sure about where the put-in is located. I think it is somewhere off of D hwy. I do know it is about a 3 mile hike in through some private property

The take-out is located on highway E. I believe it is the first bridge past the St. Francis coming from Fredricktown.
 
Description: I've never done this one, but I really, really want to. I have hiked into it from the take-out and not only does the run look impressive but the scenery is incredible. It is well worth the hike even if you don't want to run it. When I hiked in the local landowner was real nice and let me cross his land to get there. If he is still as nice I don't know, but at least ask first so next time I go he won't be thinking about your trespassing when he gives me an answer.
This run is very remote and very technical. Having a couple experienced boaters in your group is a must.


This information was provided by Chris Amelung.