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Arkansas whitewater, Shop Creek - West Fork
Newton
county,
Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV(V) 6 miles
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The Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon section of Shop Creek - West Fork in Newton County is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Newton County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Shop Creek - West Fork will make you feel great. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon section is one of a few |
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paddling sections in this river system. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arkansas are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Some people
| | prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. When you're paddling down a Boston Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The | |
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starting location is a short drive from Harrison, as you can see on the road map further down. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon.
Briefly about the general area:
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a delightful day at Shop Creek - West Fork you can take a hike along the Alum Cove National Recreation Trail; Ozark National Forest is a charming site any time of year. Having a tremendous time in the Boston Mountains is
trouble-free. If you're stopping by Shop Creek - West Fork from Parthenon, you won't be the only one; there is a delightful hiking trail close by called the Turkey Trail.
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Shop Creek - West Fork, Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Shop Creek - West Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Shop Creek - West Fork, Newton County, 2 miles away
Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Alum Cove Creek to Parthenon) |
Long Branch, Newton County, 2 miles away
Class III-V - 5.5 miles long (Hike in from CR 28 to East Fork Little Buffalo) |
Stepp Creek, Newton County, 6 miles away
Class III-IV+ - 1.25 miles long (Gum Branch to ELFB) |
Boulder Creek, Newton County, 6 miles away
Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Headwaters to Henson Creek) |
Buffalo River, Newton County, 9 miles away
Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Kyles to Pruitt) |
Buffalo River, Newton County, 10 miles away
Class II - 10.6 miles long (Ponca to Kyles) |
Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County, 10 miles away
Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney) |
Buffalo River, Newton County, 11 miles away
Class I-II - 7 miles long (Pruitt to Hasty) |
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| | Hotels Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
The Queen Anne House Bed And B, Harrison
, 20 miles away |
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Hotel Seville, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, Harrison
, 20 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Harrison, Harrison
, 21 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites HARRISON, Harrison
, 21 miles away |
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Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison
, 21 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Alum Cove National Recreation Trail, Newton
, 2 miles away |
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Turkey Trail, Newton
, 12 miles away |
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Hurricane Trail, Newton
, 14 miles away |
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Boston Cutoff, Newton
, 14 miles away |
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Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope
, 14 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Shop Creek - West Fork:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR
, 20 miles away |
Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
, 14 miles away |
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Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas
, 35 miles away |
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Withrow Springs State Park, Arkansas
, 37 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Arkansas > Shop Creek - West Fork
Beaver Lodge Lake, Boone
, 16 miles away
