Overview
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.