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Access Site AR

Take Out

Cadron Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: AR
County: Faulkner
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.29910000, -92.40070000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I-II Take-out Cadron Creek - 2) Pinnacle Gap Run: Pinnacle Springs to Highway 65 (4.5 miles)
13 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 1.75-7.00 ft
Cadron Creek near Guy, AR
Whitewater Runs on Cadron Creek
4 runs
About This Access Site
Cadron Creek is a large river system with a total length of 74.78 miles and a significant elevation drop of 614 feet, making it a dynamic waterway for paddling. This take-out location in Faulkner County provides access to a stream classified as order 7, indicating a substantial flow with an average of 951 cubic feet per second. The creek drains an area of 750 square miles and maintains an average gradient of 8.2 feet per mile, which combined with an average velocity of 2.19 feet per second, suggests moderate current conditions suitable for various paddling activities.

The take-out access point is positioned at coordinates 35.29910000, -92.40070000 in Faulkner County, Arkansas. This location serves boaters completing downstream runs on Cadron Creek. Given the creek's substantial flow rate and gradient, paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and moving water conditions. The drainage area and stream order indicate this is a well-established waterway with consistent flow throughout the paddling season.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware of the creek's characteristics: the 8.2 feet per mile average gradient means noticeable current, and the velocity of 2.19 feet per second indicates steady water movement. Water conditions can vary seasonally based on rainfall and upstream flow, so checking current conditions before paddling is recommended. The site's location in Faulkner County provides access to the middle sections of Cadron Creek's 74.78-mile course.