Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve
Canoeing & Kayaking at Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve
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.
