Illinois whitewater - Cedar Creek, Adams County Adams county, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     1 miles   I keep up a trail system that runs right along this creek and I severely wouldn't recommend it for water use. It's around a foot deep in all places(most of the trip you'll walk your canoe, raft, etc.)There are good trails around here, but no good rafting. ?I just thought I'd tell people this before they tried it. Try bear creek IL Says keith m The starting location is a reasonable drive from Quincy, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park section of     Cedar Creek in Illinois is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling section along Cedar Creek. The average Illinois whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The natural beauty of Illinois and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this   is an area with not too many other places for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: If you're here at Cedar Creek, do take a visit to Quincy Bay; you're sure to bump into some good folks from Quincy here. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Cedar Creek with night lows in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cedar Creek. The annual rainfall here at Cedar Creek is about average; during the month of July you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is February. Cedar Creek, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.95779 Longitude: -91.40851 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.95696 Longitude: -91.41121 Paddler input for Cedar Creek, Illinois: In response to keith's note. I've kayaked Cedar Creek several times. During heavy rain events the creek is VERY wild. And while yes it is bony, it's a fun ride.. especially since it's one of the only places to get above a class II ride around quincy. Additionally, DO NOT go to bear creek unless you plan on doing some flat water near where it meets the mississippi river. Any further upstream and you'll be dealing with hostile landowners who aren't aware of the navigability laws in illinois. You'll probably be met by a sherrif on the take out. See uploaded picture of cedar creek a couple of years ago. - Clint Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cedar Creek, Illinois Local climate location: CANTON LOCK AND DAM 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quincy - Days Inn, Quincy The Days Inn Quincy Riverside is conveniently located near Hannibal, MO and Historic Navoo Illinois on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. ... Microtel Quincy, Quincy This Microtel Inn and Suites is the Highest Quality Hotel in Quincy, Illinois. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cedar Creek.   Whitewater Near Cedar Creek: Bear Creek, Adams County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 4.5 miles long (CR900E to Highway 96) Fall Creek, Adams County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 2 miles long (End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot) North River, Marion County , 15 miles away, Class I(II) - 17 miles long (Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge)   Ski Areas Near Cedar Creek: Ski Snowstar, Illinois , 90 miles away, 262 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Missouri , 92 miles away, 250 vertical feet Fun Valley, Iowa , 117 miles away, 240 vertical feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 142 miles away, 475 vertical feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 143 miles away, 475 vertical feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 199 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cedar Creek: Quincy - Days Inn, Quincy , 1 miles away Microtel Quincy, Quincy , 1 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Quincy, IL, Quincy , 2 miles away Quincy Super 8 Motel, Quincy , 4 miles away Comfort Inn Quincy, Quincy , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cedar Creek: Valley View Mobile Home Park, Quincy, 2 miles away Bayview Campers Park, Palmyra, 10 miles away Whispering Oaks Campgrounds, Mendon, 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cedar Creek: Cedar Crest Country Club, Quincy , 4 miles away Westview Golf Course, Quincy , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Cedar Creek