Whitewater Run MS Class I

Hwy.80 near Chunky to Stuckey Bridge (2.5 to 12 miles possible)

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 400.0 CFS
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Description
Reportedly, an introductory river run used by local canoe and kayak clubs (as well as fishermen). An anonymous contributor provides (2009-01-30): _As this river is basically in my backyard I know it well. It has 3 sections that can be run._ _(1) From Hwy 80 near the town of Chunky to Hwy 80 further out from Chunky._ _This section is nice because both put in and take out are maintained parking areas and the run has the benefit of having a 0.6 mile hike from put-in to take-out. The river makes a large bend so between these 2 bridges 0.6 miles apart, there is 2.8 river miles (even though the locals call it '7 Mile Bend')._ _(2) From the take out of the first section to Point Wanita Lake Road._ _Again there is a maintained take out/put-it with concrete ramps like the first run. This run is 2.5 miles in length and both runs have several small 8-12 inch ledges on them._ _(3)Put in is on Point Wanita Lake Road and take out is at Stuckey Bridge which is a historic bridge with an interesting history._ _This section is the longest and most scenic. This run is 6.6 miles and actually has a very small surfing wave at 3.5-3.7 feet on the Chunky River gauge. The micro wave is in a set of 2 ledges just downstream of the Point Wanita Lake Road put-in. The river is quite shallow and has a sandstone bottom in most places._ _Thanks for that input!_
Difficulty
Class I
Length
12.0 mi
Rapids
0
Shuttle Info
Again, the cited put-in/take-out lat/lng coordinates are merely to establish the general area of this river. Check with local paddlers or sporting goods dealers for details about this reach. Use the text-entry box below to input your home address or other starting location to get drive time, distance, and directions to this general location.
Difficulty Classes
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Current Conditions
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