The Skillet Creek Access to North Fraser Access paddling route spans 18.4 kilometers along the Des Moines River near Pilot Mound, Iowa. This scenic central Iowa waterway offers paddlers a full-day journey through tranquil river landscapes with convenient access points and real-time water level monitoring from the Des Moines River station near Stratford. Kayakers and canoeists will enjoy nearly 1,000 panoramic scenes of Iowa's premier paddling river with flatwater conditions ideal for intermediate paddlers.