Indiana whitewater - Big Pine Creek, Warren County

Warren county, Rainsville to Twin Bridges section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     6.7 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Lafayette, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Warren County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch of Big Pine Creek in Indiana is 6.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II+(III) section by American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The average
    Indiana whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area
has a pretty small number of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Big Pine Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Rainsville to Twin Bridges section is the only one. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
During the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Big Pine Creek. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's.
 
The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Big Pine Creek. You simply ought to visit Lovers Leap if you're here at Big Pine Creek.
Big Pine Creek is a good place of typical rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is January.

Big Pine Creek, Rainsville to Twin Bridges road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+(III)
Length: 6.7 miles
Average Gradient: 13 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.40972
Longitude: -87.31334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.30805
Longitude: -87.29917

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Current weather conditions at Big Pine Creek, Indiana
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Local climate location: KENTLAND 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Pine Creek.
 Whitewater Near Big Pine Creek:
Mud Pine Creek, Warren County , 3 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.1 miles long (Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek)
Big Shawnee Creek, Fountain County , 7 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (Highway 41 to 70 W Road)
Indian Creek, Montgomery County , 29 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Indian Road to Deer Mill)
 Ski Areas Near Big Pine Creek:
Four Lakes, Illinois , 92 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois , 108 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 110 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 118 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 128 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 132 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 140 miles away, 211 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 147 miles away, 388 vertical feet
Timber Ridge, Michigan , 150 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Bittersweet, Michigan , 154 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Pine Creek:
Danville Super 8 Motel, Danville , 20 miles away
Best Western Regency Inn, Danville , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Danville, Danville , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Danville, Danville , 21 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites, Danville , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Pine Creek:
Summers Camp Grounds, Attica, 3 miles away
Attica Family Campground, Attica, 6 miles away
Camp wildwood, Covington, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Pine Creek:
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter - IN , 69 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Big Pine Creek:
Big Pine Golf Course, Attica , 3 miles away
Harrison Hills Golf & Country Club, Attica , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Pine Creek

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