Arkansas whitewater - Trace Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Perry County Perry county, NFR 780 to Highway 7 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     3.5 miles   This stretch of Trace Creek in Perry County is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. The starting point is not too far from Hot Springs, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of Perry     County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along Trace Creek. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Ouachita Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer months at Trace Creek highs are typically in the 90's with overnight lows in the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's   with temperatures at Trace Creek dipping down into the 20's all through winter nights. Trace Creek is a pretty wet place typically with a good deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; January meanwhile is the driest month. Trace Creek, NFR 780 to Highway 7 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.80889 Longitude: -93.10631 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.8507 Longitude: -93.10071 Paddler input for Trace Creek, Arkansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Trace Creek, Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas Local climate location: NIMROD DAM 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Escapes to Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village 10 miles away Eight lush and challenging golf courses are waiting to test your game. Each has a well-equipped pro shop and two have nicely appointed country clubs. There are two practice facilities to sharpen your ... Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village 10 miles away Hot Springs Village offers 171 holes of golf, 16 tennis courts, 8 lakes and 2 beach areas, water skiing, fishing and boating, 2 full service marinas, 2 swimming pools, fitness center, picnic pavillion... Springs Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs 18 miles away Thank you for your interest in The Springs hotel and Spa. Our resort is the perfect location for your Arkansas getaway, whether you are looking for a place for your business conference, a romantic get...   Ouachita Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Ouachita Mountains. Ouachita Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Ouachita Mountains. All Arkansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arkansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Trace Creek, Arkansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Trace Creek, Arkansas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arkansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hot Springs, Arkansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hot Springs, Arkansas, the metro area neareast to Trace Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Trace Creek.   Whitewater Near Trace Creek: Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Perry County , 2 miles away, Class II+(III) - 4.5 miles long (NFR 45 to NFR 86) Saline River - Middle Fork, Garland County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.9 miles long (Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road) South Fourche LaFave, Perry County , 5 miles away, Class II+(III) - 11.3 miles long (Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge) Cedar Creek, Conway County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3.5 miles long (Petit Jean St. Park) Gulpha Creek, Garland County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 2.2 miles long (Ridgeway Road to Highway 270) Galla Creek, Pope County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.15 miles long (Crow MtNorth Road to Galla Creek Lake) Ouachita River, Hot Spring County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern) Blakely Creek - North Fork, Hot Spring County , 30 miles away, Class II - 2.9 miles long (North Fork Road to Highway 84)   Hotels Near Trace Creek: Escapes to Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village , 10 miles away Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village , 10 miles away Springs Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs , 18 miles away Rodeway Inn Hot Springs, Hot Springs , 18 miles away Travelier Inn, Hot Springs , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Trace Creek: South Fourche Campground, Perry County, 2 miles away Brookhill Ranch, Hot Springs Vlg, 13 miles away Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine, 13 miles away   National Parks Near Trace Creek: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs - AR , 19 miles away