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NAUSA has name correct but EPA-RF1 ID misspells this as the "Casper" River.
J. Allen Brown provides:
Ran the section from HWY 626 to U.S. HWY 231 on 05/29/04.
Distance 3.58 miles
Put in Directions: From I-65 take "Nat Hatcher" Toll Road North (AKA: Green River Pkwy/50 cents
each way) turn onto U.S. Hwy 231 North go 3-4 miles take left on HWY 626 go 2 miles put in bridge
is on your right at crossroad. (We parked river left downstream side of the bridge on the
shoulder)
Take Out: go back to U.S. 231 take a left go 200 yds to bridge. (We parked river right downstream
of bridge inside guardrails )
Shuttle Service: The man who lives at 1257 HWY 626 (between the bridges) said he would run
shuttle for anyone. He did not mention a fee, but I am sure there is one. He has an orange cone
on his fencepost next to his driveway. He said there is always someone home to run shuttle.
Gage: Inside HWY 626 left bridge pilling. Easier to see from river right. We ran it at 1 foot at
that was a good level, but I wouldn't want to run it much lower. Unsure of high end, but it would
be a lot more fun at high water. This needs a large rain event.
Description: The first 1.5 miles is consistent class I-II that would easily push to II-III at
high water. The rapids have enough drop that I do not think they would wash out at high water,
but I have not seen it yet. This section has rocks walls on alternating banks that makes a
mini-gorge and creates good rapids. There is one rapid that creates a fantastic front surfing
v-wave with a large eddy river right. There are some other interesting drops as well. This
section would have great play at high water. I would say 3-5 significant rapids.(significant for
non-mountain farm county) The remaining 2 miles are flat with some current. The bottom 2 miles
have two riverwide strainers that have to be dealt with, but you can see them coming from far
away. If you live in Nashville/Bowling Green area this is a great quick fix of whitewater. Gets
some local traffic including tubers.
Thanks, J.Allen, for that description for at least part of this reach!
No guide books for this stream. If you know of a book that describes this stream please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. 
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User Comments
II and III but got class I maybe class II at high water I couldnt not see anything changing I think
most of the "rapids" would wash out. Also, we had a run in with one of the land owners, where the
put-in is, who said he really did not like us parking there. We tried to make small talk with him
but he just really didnt want us on his property. He made a really bad impression, if you are
looking for whitewater paddling this is not a good spot. But for some flat water paddling this is a
good spot. Edit
center creates a good hole for play. Large wave trains to the Retreat section. Along the Retreat a
few holes are created, with one substancial wave about 1/4 of the way through this section. Very
Good Play and recommended at this level. Another takeout is just below the Retreat section where
the river makes a hard left turn @ "the hillbilly hottub" which was created by locals for lower
level enjoyment. At the top of the hill is a gentleman that is glad to help out. He doesn't ask,
but cash is always accepted! Please be kind and don't leave any trash!