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Arkansas whitewater, Falls Branch
Newton
county,
Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-V 9 miles
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The Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass section of Falls Branch in Newton County is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Newton County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in is not too far from Harrison, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There aren’t any hotels right nearby |
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but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The average Arkansas whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other
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you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
Briefly
about the general area:
Going for a hike along the Pedestal Rocks Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Falls Branch is next to Rock House Hollow which is positively worth checking out. The overriding
mark in the region is the George Mountain; folks from Mount Judea love to come here. This river is so great. Hiking along the Hideout Trail is tremendous fun.
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Falls Branch, Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
Detailed Map
Stats
Stats for this river stretch
Weather
Local weather forecast
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| These outdoors activities are available near Falls Branch. |
| | Whitewater Near Falls Branch:
Long Devil's Fork, Newton County, 3 miles away
Class III-IV(V) - 5 miles long (Hike in from CR 32 to Richland Creek Campground) |
Falls Branch, Newton County, 3 miles away
Class III-V - 9 miles long (Tarlton Flats to NFS Road 1200 Close to Bass) |
Big Devil's Fork, Newton County, 4 miles away
Class III-IV(V) - 4.75 miles long (Hill Cemetery to Richland Creek Campground) |
Richland Creek, Newton/Searcy County, 5 miles away
Class III-IV+ - 6.2 miles long (Moore to Richland Creek Campground) |
Boss Hollow, Newton County, 7 miles away
Class III-IV+ - 3.8 miles long (Headwaters to Hurricane Creek) |
Richland Creek, Searcy County, 7 miles away
Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Richland Creek Campground to NFR 1201) |
Buffalo River, Newton/Searcy County, 8 miles away
Class I-II - 15.3 miles long (Carver to Woolum) |
Left Hand Prong, Pope County, 8 miles away
Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Headwaters to Victor Road) |
Falling Water Creek, Pope/Searcy County, 9 miles away
Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Falling Water Falls to Richland Campground) |
Bobtail Creek, Searcy County, 9 miles away
Class III-IV+ - 2.75 miles long (FS 1219A to Richland Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Falls Branch:
The Queen Anne House Bed And B, Harrison
, 22 miles away |
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Hotel Seville, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, Harrison
, 23 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Harrison, Harrison
, 24 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites HARRISON, Harrison
, 24 miles away |
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Quality Inn Harrison, Harrison
, 24 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Falls Branch:
Hideout Trail, Newton
, 5 miles away |
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Pedestal Rocks Trail, Pope
, 7 miles away |
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Hurricane Trail, Newton
, 8 miles away |
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Sulphur Trail, Pope
, 9 miles away |
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Boyd Trail, Pope
, 9 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Falls Branch:
Buffalo National River, Harrison - AR
, 23 miles away |
Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
, 22 miles away |
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Lake Dardanelle State Park, Arkansas
, 33 miles away |
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Mt. Nebo State Park, Arkansas
, 38 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Arkansas > Falls Branch
Lost Mine Golf Course, Marshall
, 20 miles away
