Arkansas River Paddle through Lock and Dam Saturday 5/31

[DeBo]

We will be meeting at 8:00am to do a morning run from Two Rivers Bridge to Burns Park. This event is in conjunction with Arkansas Trails Day. Information about the full event is here:

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[Lupe]

Hi,

I'm confused about the meeting place because it seems some instructions say River Mt Park and some say Two Rivers. I believe River Mt Park means you would turn off of Cantrell just past 430 and wind down to where the Two Rivers Pedestrian Bridge is at. But if the meeting is at Two Rivers, then you would go further west on Cantrell and turn on Pinnacle Valley Rd to wind all the way back to Two Rivers.

Or in GPS speak, is the meeting place...

Here? (River Mt Park)
34.797876,-92.383911


Or is it here? (Two Rivers)
34.808095,-92.399443

From a shuttling perspective it seems like River Mt. Park will be a lot quicker for running up and back to Burns Park, but that doesn't necessarily mean that's where you are meeting! Not sure I'll make it, but I had this same questions at the Central Chapter meeting but didn't ask!

Thanks

[sig]

I believe they are meeting at the bottom of River Mountain Road which is where Two Rivers Bridge is which is what Debo said above.

Also, the press release says River Mountain Park which is at the bottom of River Mountain Road which is the same place as Two Rivers Bridge (emphasis mine)...

Activities on the water will include two paddling trips in the morning—one on the Arkansas River and the other on White Oak Bayou.  The Arkansas River trip begins at 8 a.m., and the White Oak Bayou trip starts at 9 a.m. For the Arkansas River Trip, participants will meet at River Mountain Park in Little Rock and drop off their boats and gear there, and then drive over to Burns Park in North Little Rock and take a shuttle bus back to the boats. If weather and water cooperates, experienced paddlers can join us for this unique opportunity of putting in at River Mountain Park and paddling down the river to lock through at Murray Lock and Dam. We will then paddle across the river to Burns Park and join other trail enthusiasts to celebrate Arkansas trails.

[DeBo]

Yes, this has been a source of confusion. Two Rivers Bridge and River Mountain Park are the same place. Hope to see you there.