Whitewater Run IA Class I-II

Vernon Springs Park (PnP rock-arch rapids)

Turkey

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 8.3 miles away on Turkey. Use as a general reference only.
Run Map
Description
The Vernon Springs dam has been removed and replaced by 350 feet of 'rock arch rapids'. This eliminates the hazard of a low-head dam, allows fish passage, while maintaining the Vernon Springs Millpond which the former dam had created. While this is not specifically designed as a 'whitewater park', there may be flows at which some whitewater entertainment may be possible. Parking is available in Vernon Springs Park (off of Valley Avenue), and camping is available across the street in Murray Wildlife Area. (Note: rivermap 'geometry' was modified to 'widen' the map view above to make it more meaningful. As a result, ignore 'length' info above.) Check out a (low water, non-boating) video of the rock arch rapids: _https://youtu.be/I7f5HbRN640_
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
0.2 mi
Rapids
0
Shuttle Info
This will be a 'park-and-play', so you will carry up to paddle the stretch. As a result, ignore the directions below. However, you may use the 'text-entry' box to input your home or other starting address (zipcode, city state, address city state, or lat lng coordinates) to get drive time, distance and directions to this location.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
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American Whitewater