River: Upper Illinois River
Meeting Location: C
Date & Time: Races: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) River Clean-up: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Rating: Class III+
Length: 7 to 12 Miles (Depending on launch and take-out sites)
Contact: J
AW River Description: Illinois - 1 - Highway 199 to Miami Bar | American Whitewater
River Levels: Illinios River at Kerby Gauge @ American Whitewater
Trip Information:
This River Rat Sunday float is a whitewater community event. It's not an official OWA club trip because this event is open to all boaters (members and nonmembers) with the necessary class 3 and 4 required skill set.
References:
Soggy Sneakers by WKCC, Paddling Oregon by Robb Keller, Oregon River Tours by John Garren.