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Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve canoe launch

Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve canoe launch is a public kayak and canoe launch on Kishwaukee River North Branch near Cherry Valley, Illinois.

Aerial view of the path from the parking lot down to the bare bank landing on the river, August 2019
Aerial view of the path from the parking lot down to the bare bank landing on the river, August 2019 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Coordinates
42.21110, -88.97347

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Water level

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USGS gauge KISHWAUKEE RIVER NEAR PERRYVILLE, IL, 1.7 mi from this launch on Kishwaukee River North Branch: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Kishwaukee River North Branch

River in Illinois. All launches on Kishwaukee River North Branch.

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Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.winnebagoforest.org: Attractions at this preserve are hiking trails, picnic areas, a shelterhouse and canoe access.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.