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Put-in Take-out Rapids/Hazards Wild Scenic

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Description

This is one of the most remote places you can paddle in AZ and takes on average 3-5 days to complete, pace and flow dependent. Mostly comprised of read and run Class II/III in a heavily wooded creek zone. Wood plays an ever-present component and includes being heads-up for your next scout. There is no great take-out access apart from an abandoned ATV trail at Red Creek, and the takeout at Sheep's Bridge or Horseshoe Reservoir. Logistics include a 3.5 hour shuttle, so do your homework. Camping opportunities are plentiful. LNT principles will be followed!! (That's Leave No Trace) A groover and firepan are required by USFS. There are two takeouts for this run. The first is at Sheep's Bridge, or downstream several miles to Horseshoe Bend rez. Reference: Verde River Guide- Forest Service (USDA) "Paddling Arizona" by Tyler Williams. Also see the other segments: Perkinsville to Clarkdale Clarkdale to Camp Verde Camp Verde to Beasley Flats Beasely Flats to Childs Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River Virgin River Gorge