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Class I. Easy.
Moderately fast moving water with riffles and small waves. Few obstructions, all obvious and easily missed with little training.
Risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy. Examples: "Swimmer's Hole", "Sarah's Falls", Hartwick Mill Run |
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Class II. Novice.
Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting. Occasional maneuring may be required,
but rocks and medium sized waves are easily missed by trained paddlers. Swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance, while helpful, is seldom needed. Examples: "Daddy's Knee", "Cow Shoals", Pinnacle Springs Run |
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Class III. Intermediate.
Rapids with 2-4 foot standing waves which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an opened canoe. Complex
maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required. Strainers may exist which are difficult to avoid and strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found. Scouting is advised for inexperienced parties. Injuries while swimming are rare but self-rescue becomes more difficult and group assistance may be slow coming due to poor access. Examples: "Cathedral Shoals (6.5ft.), Turkey (4.5 ft.) |
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1. Be frank about your paddling ability. Don't overestimate it. This goes for all
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2. Be prepared to get wet. Blue jeans are cold when
wet. Wool and polypropylene clothing is much better. Keeping warm will prevent hypothermia-- your single biggest threat.
3. Please keep Cadron Creek clean. Place all litter in
ditty bag we provide and keep it tied to the boat. Loose items in the bottom of the boat will become litter when you capsize. |
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4. Cadron Creek is constantly changing, washing away old obstacles and creating new ones. Be especially
cautious about strainers and downed trees. Canoes cannot run tree hazards, so avoid these. Portgage if necessary.
5. Cadron Creek can be a violent stream and should never ever be run during flood conditions. Get off the
river immediately if river rises quickly.
6. Wear life preservers at all times!
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Please be careful.
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Cadron Creek presents an adventure filled with hidden dangers and keeping clear of them is
a challenge for paddlers of all abilities. It is this danger that focuses your physical and mental abilities, heightens your concentration, and intensifies your awareness of the water and its surroundings. While you are scanning a rapid, looking for the subtle signs that hold the key to safe passage, the ambiguities and inconsistencies of madern living fade away. |
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Due to the rise and fall of the Ozark plateau there are stretches of Cadron Creek where the
water cascades over large boulders down tight willow-lined chutes. And there are other areas where you may drift slowly along under Tupelo trees and Cypress. The classification of a river is a function of its gradient and of obstacles such as boulders, ledges and narrow chutes. These ingenious features tell us of its potential, but it is the volume of water that creates the reality. Cadron Creek is perfect for whitewater and recreational boating. Depending on position on the creek and water level paddlers may encounter three levels of difficulty: |
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Cadron Creek Outfitters welcomes you and your family to take an adventure with us only if
you abide all safety requirements. Paddling on a whitewater stream is an inherently dangerous activity. However with planning, preparation and careful consideration your adventure on Cadron Creek will be safe. Safety precautions that you should follow include: |
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An adventure awaits....
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CADRON CREEK OUTFITTERS
54 Cargile Lane
Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058
(501) 679-5050
www.cadroncreekoutfitters.com
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