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Rapid AR Class III

Surf City

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

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Gauge Conditions
Buffalo River near Boxley, AR Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Surf City
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Surf City is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a series of closely spaced hydraulics and sharp boulder-strewn drops that demand precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. The rapid features a complex center line with multiple potential routes, requiring paddlers to navigate around several undercut rocks and a persistent midstream hole that can easily flip boats if not approached with controlled speed and angle.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.0 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