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| | Middle Fork Little Red River, Arkansas |
 | | Upon arriving at the river paddlers will find a classic pool-and-drop stream with an over abundance of willow strainers, sharp bends, occasional standing waves and Class I to III whitewater rapids that must be negotiated while dodging downed trees, boulders and willow strainers along the banks. |
 | | The Ozark National Forest surrounds the river, which is a couple of hours from any major population center, the nearst being Little Rock to the south. |
 | | Competent boaters should encounter no major problems, but the river can be dangerous for those without sufficient whitewater skills, good boat control, good decision-making skills, an ego that is in check and careful vigilance, all of which are required for safe boating on the Middle Fork. |
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