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Iowa whitewater - Raccoon River, Polk County
Polk
county,
Walnut Woods SP Ledges section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 0.1 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Walnut Woods SP Ledges stretch of Raccoon River is 0.1 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Polk County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Walnut Woods SP Ledges section is the only paddling section along |
Raccoon River. The starting location is a short drive from Des Moines, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.
Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the
| months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Raccoon River. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Raccoon River. The amount of rain that falls at Raccoon River is close to the national average; June is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest.
If you're popping by Raccoon River from Des Moines, you won't be the only one. | |
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Raccoon River, Walnut Woods SP Ledges road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II
Length:
0.1
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.53659
Longitude: -93.7594
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.53659
Longitude: -93.76001
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Outdoors Recreation Near Des Moines, Iowa
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Des Moines, Iowa, the metro area neareast to Raccoon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Raccoon River. |
| | Hotels Near Raccoon River:
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Valley West Inn, West Des Moines
, 1 miles away |
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Drury Inn Suites W Des Moines, West Des Moines
, 2 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites WEST DES MOINES- JORDAN CREEK, West Des Moines
, 3 miles away |
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Courtyard Des Moines West, West Des Moines
, 3 miles away |
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Residence Inn Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
, 3 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Raccoon River:
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Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines
, 1 miles away |
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Ponderosa Public Golf Course, West Des Moines
, 2 miles away |
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Des Moines Golf & Country Club, West Des Moines
, 5 miles away |
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