Indiana · Unknown Co.

Kankakee River

· 133 mi · Class
Optimal: 1100–3250 CFS · USGS #05520500
2,155 avg
5,210CFS
3.71 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-20 cfs/hr)(-70 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 2,155 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05520500
Designated Water Trail · Private

The Kankakee River Water Trail is a 133 mile long blueway located in rural NW Indiana and NE Illinois which traverses what once was the United State's largest wetlands. Around the turn of the 20th century, the entire Indiana stretch was dredged and channelized until it reaches Illinois where it maintains it natural course. Theater trail boasts ample public access sites, thousands of acres of natural areas and preserves, remarkable wildlife, overnight camping for paddlers, many historic sites, and a high quality sport fishery.

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