The trip from Mallard Roost #1 to Pigeon Street Bridge in Ligonier takes about two and a quarter hours of steady paddling. When the river flow at the Cosperville gauge reads over 200 cubic feet per second the fallen trees can be maneuvered around. A lower reading means some fallen trees will be very hard to get around and may required you to walk your canoe around.
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Fallen trees can be maneuvered around if there is enough water.
The North Branch is 15 minutes downstream where it and the South Branch form the main Elkhart River. Co Rd 600 W is another 15 minutes downstream. A possible exit from the river is on the north (right) bank just downstream of the bridge by the railroad tracks. The next bridge is at Rochester Road, 50 minutes downstream. Pigeon Street Bridge in Ligonier is 45 minutes past Rochester Road.
Mallard Roost #1
The Pigeon Street takeout is on the right side just before the bridge. This is city owned land with ample street parking.
Pigeon Street Bridge Access
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