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Put-in AR

Put In

Gulpha Creek - Ridgeway Road to Hwy 270 (2.2 miles) (AR)

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Gauge Conditions
Gulpha Creek at Ridgeway St at Hot Springs, AR Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3.5 – 7.0 FT

3.5- 4.5 lower runnable(good for beginners. Rapids starting to develop) 4.5 - 5.5 runnable(medium -best level. Similar to the Esses on the Cossatot) 5.5-6.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this section of Gulpha Creek, offering paddlers an immediate introduction to the creek's technical character. The rapid features a tight initial drop with multiple small ledges and potential rock obstacles that require precise boat positioning and reading water on the fly. Careful route selection is critical here to avoid potential pinning or broaching hazards in the confined entry.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
2.2 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Ridgeway Road to Hwy 270 (2.2 miles)
Gulpha Creek
II+ 2.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater