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Lake Wapanocca -- CANCELLED

When:

Saturday, March 28, 2020, 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM

Where:

Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
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Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building
Turrel, AR

See details below

Event Contact(s):

Kelly D Sziraky

Category:

Trip

Registration is not Required

Capacity:

Available Slots:

Attendees pay for their own charges

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Paddle Description
Wapanocca Lake formed 5,000 years ago when the Mississippi River changed course. The lake is surrounded by old-growth baldcypress forest which remains flooded year-round. There is no cost for access to the refuge.

This will be a relaxed 2 hour paddle for all experience levels. The paddle does not require a shuttle.

Directions

From Memphis take I-55 North to Exit 21 (North of West Memphis) go East on HWY 42 through stop sign go under RR bridge 1/8 mile to Wapanocca entrance on right.

Address: 178 Hammond Ave, Turrell, AR GPS 35.366399, -90.252025

The Canoe Launch is over the bridge behind Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station.

In the past, we have not had access to the restrooms in the Visitor Contact Station on weekends.

Outfitters
We are not aware of any outfitters serving this location. However, if you contact the Trip Coordinator above, we will try to make arrangements for paddle partners or loaned boats.

Before the Paddle
Several of us will meet at McDonald's in Marion, AR at 9:30 am to have coffee, complete ACA paperwork and use the restrooms. There is plenty of parking for cars and trailers in the shopping strip next door on the north side of McDonald's. We will begin a caravan to the put-in at 10:00 am.

After the Paddle
A group of us will stop at Tacker's Shake Shack in Marion, AR for Lunch on the way back to Memphis.

Other Details

This is an official BCCC trip. We will comply with safety and ACA requirements. Every paddler must a wear a PDF on the water, be a member or guest of BCCC and sign an ACA waiver.

Anyone paddling who is not a current annual ACA member must purchase a one-time ACA Event membership at $5/person.

Click the below links for copies of the ACA Waivers. It will save time if you fill them out in advance.

ACA Waiver - Adult
ACA Waiver - Minor Note that a waiver for a minor must be co-signed by a parent or guardian

This paddle is for Bluff City Canoe Club members and their guests. If you are not a member, we'd love to have you join. Membership is only $30 per year and includes your entire family.

You can join here --> Member Signup / Information.

Assistance Contacts

Medical and other emergencies: 911
Other assistance: The Crittenden Co Sheriff Dept (870) 702-2000