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Pulltite to Round Spring float
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Jose Kevo
Middle-of-Nowhere, Missouri
October 2, 2006
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Listed as the area's most popular canoe trip, this 9-mile stretch is recommended for beginners and the less-inclined of all ages. The river follows more of a direct course. Overall, water conditions are wider and deeper which creates a slower ...
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Listed as the area's most popular canoe trip, this 9-mile stretch is recommended for beginners and the less-inclined of all ages. The river follows more of a direct course. Overall, water conditions are wider and deeper which creates a slower current. Expect to do more mobility paddling than with the previous stretch. Depending upon effort, this float takes between 3 to 6 hours.
The inexperienced will find obstacles.
Rootwads
are clusters of trees washed-away during flooding. When these obstruct channels, the current tends to pull towards the exposed limbs. Nothing will entrap and sink a canoe quicker. Otherwise, it should be smooth sailing!
The small fountainhead for
Pulltite Spring
is a short walk through the woods, just right of the departure point. A sign marks the trail if looking to explore. We bypassed, but were immediately captivated where waters trickle from bluffs ahead along the right.
A small creature was scurrying about, and stood on hind-legs to acknowledge our presence. We watched in frozen silence as the river whisked us along; cameras safely tucked-away. It was never determined whether this was a river otter or mink; both indigenous to the habitat. Paddling back for a second look, closer inspection uncovered a colony living in these rocks, so be on the look-out!
Deer and smaller mammals had retreated from the mid-morning sun, but an abundance of birds and waterfowl remained. Often, the canoe would glide in proximity to wildlife before we even realized.
This portion of river wasn't nearly as stunning or exciting as Akers to Pulltite, but still worth the experience. Close encounters with nature and the tranquil environment were definitely highlights.
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We effortlessly made this float in a little over 4-hours with only one extended stop. Departing around 9am on a weekday, there weren't any other canoes on the river, which undoubtedly increased chances for spotting wildlife.
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Precautionary measures are always necessary for supplies and cameras, but tumping-over in these waters is highly unlikely for experienced floaters.
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This segment did have many gravel bars for stopping. These are also used for camping by long-haul floaters.
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The float ends just before crossing under the Highway 19 bridge.
Current River Canoe Rental
picks-up patrons at the hilltop office for shuttle back to Pulltite. Depending on wait, it's possible to squeeze-in a quick look at
Round Spring
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