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Arkansas whitewater, Horsehead Creek - West Fork
Johnson
county,
FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV+ 5 miles
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If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Russellville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section of Horsehead Creek - West Fork is 5 miles long and is according |
to American Whitewater a class III-IV+ section of whitewater. The wonderful Arkansas scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Horsehead Creek - West Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You
| might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek section is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are | |
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great attractions for lots of people. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beauty of the Boston Mountains is a great plus for this river.
Briefly
about the general area: People from Hartman love to come to Horsehead Creek - West Fork, and hiking along the Spy Rock Redding Loop is tremendous fun. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Boston Mountains.
Going for a hike along the Ozark Highlands Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. The high level of rainfall makes Horsehead Creek - West Fork a quite wet place.
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Horsehead Creek - West Fork, FR 1445A to Horsehead Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Horsehead Creek - West Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
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Mulberry River, Franklin Johnson County, 5 miles away Class I-III - 12 miles long (Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground) |
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Mulberry River, Franklin County, 11 miles away Class I-III - 3.6 miles long (Redding Campground to Highway 23) |
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White River, Madison Washington County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 37 miles long (Pettigrew to Elkins) |
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Mulberry River, Franklin County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery) |
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Little Mulberry Creek, Madison County, 14 miles away Class II-IV - 5 miles long (County Road 104 to County Road 105) |
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Kings River, Madison County, 18 miles away Class III+ - 11 miles long (Dripping Springs to Highway 74) |
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Mulberry River, Crawford Franklin County, 18 miles away Class I-II - 16 miles long (Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215) |
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Spirits Creek, Newton County, 18 miles away Class III - 4 miles long (County Road 76 to County Road 2434) |
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| Hotels Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
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Hampton Inn Clarksville, Clarksville
, 11 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites CLARKSVILLE, Clarksville
, 12 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn Ozark, Ozark
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Clarksville AR, Clarksville
, 15 miles away |
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Best Western Sherwood Inn, Clarksville
, 15 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Horsehead Creek - West Fork:
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Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR
, 52 miles away |
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Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
, 24 miles away |
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Withrow Springs State Park, Arkansas
, 32 miles away |
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Mt. Nebo State Park, Arkansas
, 35 miles away |
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