Course

Note: 2012 checkpoints are subject to change, and the final locations will be determined in the spring.

Distance: approx 72 miles

Start: Riverside Park Yankton, SD

RM 805.5 – north side
Miles to next checkpoint: 24.5

Checkpoint 1: Clay County Park, Vermillion, SD

RM781 – north side
Miles to next checkpoint: 5.5
NOTE: You will need to hug the South Dakota side of the river or you will miss this checkpoint. It is on the north side of an island.

Checkpoint 2: Mulberry Bend, Newcastle, NE

RM 775.5 – south side
Miles to next checkpoint: 14.5

Checkpoint 3: Ponca North Addition, Ponca, NE

RM 761 – south Side
Miles to next checkpoint: 7.5

Checkpoint 4: Ponca State Park, Ponca, NE

RM 753.5 – west side
Miles to next checkpoint: 20.5

Finish: Bev’s on the River, Sioux City, IA

RM 733 – north side

Time: 30 hours

Checkpoints: 4

Racing classes: Adventure and Competitive

Categories: Mens solo and tandem, womens solo and tandem, and mixed tandem

Tenative 2012 CHECKPOINTS
Detailed map w/ checkpoints
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Aerial Views

Riverside - Start
Clay County Park #1 | Mulberry Bend #2 | Ponca North #3 | Ponca State Park#4
Bev's on the River - Finish

Missouri River Water Trail Map