Thorn Creek

Rockdale to Mouth near Renfrew                 5.2 miles

Class           Grad                    Size (Area/Volume)                  Scene/Pol              Level

     I               9/13                           Tiny (42/)                              B/A                           

                                                                                                                           Streamside

Topographic Maps: Butler

County Maps: Butler

Description: A pretty stream in a sparsely settled Valley. The railroad is always close by along the banks. [Reported 1998]

Difficulties: None

Shuttle: The put-in is along Dutchtown Road just west of Rockdale. To reach the take‑out, follow Dutchtown Road southeast to Rockdale. In Rockdale turn right/south on Rockdale Road, then right/east on Dinnerbell Bell Road (State Route 2012). Take this to State Route 8. At State Route 8 turn right/north. In about 3 miles State Route 8 will cross the creek. Just before crossing the creek turn left/west on Renfrew Road (State Route 3006). Follow this for about 1.4 miles to Hicks Road on the right. The take‑out bridge is near this intersection.

Gauge: None. Check it from the put-in bridge in Rockdale.

Normal Wet Period: No available statistics on seasons. Since this section is tiny, it should normally be runnable only after a heavy rain or during spring snowmelt.