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Rapid AR Class IV

Check Out Line

Shop Creek, West Fork - Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon (6.6 miles) (AR)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Check Out Line
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Check Out Line is a technical Class IV rapid characterized by a tight, complex entry with multiple large boulders creating challenging current seams and potential wood hazards. Paddlers must precisely navigate a narrow, twisting line between undercut rocks while managing powerful hydraulics and avoiding potential strainers that can accumulate in the constricted channel. Careful scouting and precise boat positioning are critical to successfully running this demanding section of Shop Creek.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon (6.6 miles)
Shop Creek, West Fork
III-IV(V) 6.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater