Wilkinson Pioneer Park

Canoeing & Kayaking at Wilkinson Pioneer Park

The Shell Rock River parallels Cerro Gordo counties Shell Rock River greenbelt and Preserve.  Beginning at Wilkinson Park in Rock Falls, the river runs approximately 6 miles to Nora Springs.  The first two thirds of this river stretch takes you through limestone shorelines and bottom with a forested buffer along the rivers edge.  The final third of the river slows down and the bottom and shoreline transfer to a soft soil bottom and soil lined banks.  There is still good tree cover on the river edges.  The takeout point will be above the dam in Nora Springs.