Arkansas whitewater - Boss Hollow, Boston Mountains, Newton County

Newton county, Headwaters to Hurricane Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     3.8 miles
  The Headwaters to Hurricane Creek section of Boss Hollow is 3.8 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Harrison, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arkansas are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Headwaters to Hurricane Creek section is the only paddling section along Boss Hollow. There's camping available near
    Boss Hollow. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and
the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Boss Hollow a wet place; through May this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is January. If you fancy the
 
outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Boston Mountains. If the weather is good here at Boss Hollow, you can go for a hike along the Cherry Ridge Trail.
While you're here at Boss Hollow you can take a hike along the Hurricane Trail, and a delightful spot to stop by nearby is Boss Hollow. All through the months of summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Boss Hollow while night lows are frequently in the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Boss Hollow descend into the 20's.

Boss Hollow, Headwaters to Hurricane Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 3.8 miles
Average Gradient: 140 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.76808
Longitude: -93.1065

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.75228
Longitude: -93.13901

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Current weather conditions at Boss Hollow, Boston Mountains, Arkansas
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Local climate location: HARRISON FAA AP 22 miles away


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Outdoors Recreation Near Harrison, Arkansas
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrison, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Boss Hollow. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boss Hollow.
 Whitewater Near Boss Hollow:
Hurricane Creek, Newton / Pope County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10 miles long (Cub Creek to Big Piney)
Bear Creek - Big Piney Tributary, Johnson County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek)
Left Hand Prong, Pope County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road)
Falls Branch, Newton County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass)
Big Piney Creek, Johnson County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Highway 12to Helton's Farm)
Sandy Springs Hollow, Newton County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Deer to Murray)
Big Piney Creek, Pope County , 11 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8.4 miles long (Helton's Farm to Long Pool Campground)
Graves Creek, Pope County , 11 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.9 miles long (Headwaters to Big Piney Creek)
Long Devil's Fork, Newton County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground)
Haw Creek, Johnson County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (Along Highway 23)
 Hotels Near Boss Hollow:
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites/Russellville, Russellville , 26 miles away
Best Western Inn, Russellville , 26 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Russellville, Russellville , 26 miles away
La Quinta Inn AND Suites Russellville, Russellville , 26 miles away
Hampton Inn Russellville, Russellville , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boss Hollow:
Richland Creek wildernes Post, Pelsor, 6 miles away
Dogwood Campground, Jasper, 11 miles away
Hog Heaven RV Park, Jasper, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Boss Hollow:
Hurricane Trail, Newton County , 2 miles away
Cherry Ridge Trail, Pope County , 3 miles away
Gunter Trail, Pope County , 4 miles away
Silver Point Trail, Pope County , 6 miles away
Still Hollow Trail, Pope County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Boss Hollow:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR , 27 miles away

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