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Access Site AR

Take Out

Big Piney Creek Spring Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: AR
County: Pope
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.60559800, -93.16783100
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II+ Take-out Big Piney Creek - 2) Fort Douglas (Hwy 123) to Helton's Farm (10 miles)
12 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Big Piney Creek
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out point on Big Piney Creek in Pope County, Arkansas serves paddlers finishing whitewater runs on a significant stream. Big Piney Creek is a large river system with a total length of 70.76 miles and a substantial drainage area of 536 square miles. The creek features an average gradient of 23.9 feet per mile with a total elevation drop of 1,693 feet, indicating moderately steep terrain suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking whitewater recreation.

With an average flow of 632 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 1.99 feet per second, Big Piney Creek offers dynamic water conditions throughout much of its course. This take-out location at coordinates 35.60559800, -93.16783100 provides access to a stream order 7 waterway, meaning it is a relatively large river by stream classification standards. The creek's characteristics make it popular for kayaking and canoeing during appropriate water levels, particularly for those paddling whitewater sections in the upper portions of the drainage.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that specific amenities and facility details for this particular access point are not provided in the available data. It is recommended to contact local Arkansas Parks and Tourism or Pope County resources for current information about parking, restroom facilities, and any fees or access restrictions that may apply.