Class I-II Calumet River, IL

Calumet River Water Trail (Des Plaines River to Lake Michigan)

Water Trails in Calumet comprise a number of connected natural and man-made waterways, including both rivers and lakes. Calumet waterways offer a variety of experiences.

 

Thorn Creek and the Upper Little Calumet River are shallow streams with wooded banks, perfect for beginners. The Cal-Sag Channel, Lower Little Calumet, and Calumet Rivers are deep, engineered channels with barge and powerboat traffic, appropriate for experts. Calumet also offers paddling on Wolf Lake and Powderhorn Lake. (Source: Openlands)

Section Details

Trip Length One Night, 46.0 Miles
Manager State, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Wild & Scenic No
Water Trail Yes
Partner Information https://paddleillinoiswatertrails.org/2015/06/18/calumet-area-water-trails/
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