Illinois whitewater - Cedar Creek, La Salle County
La Salle
county,
Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(IV) 5.9 miles
This section of Cedar Creek is 5.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(IV) section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Ottawa-Streator, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Illinois tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking,
either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The nature scenery of Illinois and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Cedar Creek. A bit of exercise
and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Cedar Creek is a good place of normal rainfall; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February. For the duration of the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's at Cedar Creek; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the period of the winter
highs are regularly in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Cedar Creek. If you're visiting Cedar Creek from Ottawa-Streator, you won't be the only one.
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