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There is a relatively new (circa 2021) access ramp at Eggleston under the Rt. 730 bridge on river left, called Ingles Landing. Ramp and parking, but no toilet. Formerly folks drove upstream on the gravel road to a wide spot next to the river (you can still do that if you want an extra half-mile or more of river). To get there from Rt. 460, turn onto Rt. 730 at Maybrook. Cross the bridge over the New and take the first left, bearing left and crossing the railroad tracks. Then turn left and immediately right into the access area entrance. There is excellent signage.

From the Pembroke takeout, cross the bridge over the New on Rt. 623 (Rocky Hollow Rd.) At the stop sign at the top of the hill, turn left on Rt. 622 (Guinea Mt. Rd.) and take it all the way to the stop sign in front of the Palisades restaurant. Turn right, then right again on Rt. 730, then immediately left on 622/River Rd.

Most people take out at the Pembroke access, which also shortens and simplifies the shuttle. To get there from the flashing yellow light on Rt. 460, turn south on Cascade Dr., opposite the gas station and Tangent Outfitters. Turn left on Snidow St. and then take an immediate sharp right on River Rd. Cross the railroad tracks and then bear left into the boat ramp area. Boat ramp and plenty of parking, but no toilet.

The Ripplemead takeout is on river left not far past the Walker Creek confluence. Boat ramp, ample parking, and a pit toilet. From the flashing yellow in Pembroke, take 460 west, cross the bridge over the New, take the Ripplemead exit, and turn right at the end of the ramp. Follow the road as it curves back under the bridge and upstream to the ramp.