Hanging Rock Traditional Cache
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The Hanging Rock area is located on the southeast edge of Redfield
along the Raccoon River. With 440 acres featuring a massive outcrop
of sandstone, Hanging Rock has been used as a major landmark for
years.
The area just downstream was a ford used by wagon trains heading
west during the mid-1800s. The confluence of the South and Middle
Raccoon rivers is less than a mile downstream.
The area offers those with canoes a leisurely get away from it all
atmosphere. The only major obstruction to canoeists throughout the
entire stretch is the low-head dam at Redfield. The river below
Redfield has an abundance of boulders, and combined with upland and
timber areas, provides a scenic and leisurely trip.
Fishing, particularly for channel catfish, is a favorite activity
along the lower stretch. Walleye and flathead catfish are also
found in this area. A state record channel catfish was caught here.
Anglers would be well-advised to try a variety of lures and tackle.
As in most rivers, areas of snags and larger "holes" are the
best.
Source:
Dallas County Website
Placed with permission by the Dallas County Conservation
Board.
Be wary of the vegetation in the area. There are thorns and nettles
in the area.
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