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Arkansas whitewater, Possum Walk Creek
Cleburne
county,
Five Mile Road to Highway 263 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V(V+) 8.7 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Arkansas and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arkansas is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Searcy, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from |
the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and spending
| some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Five Mile Road to Highway 263 section is one of them. Whitewater paddling here in the Boston Mountains is a great experience. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This stretch of Possum Walk Creek in Arkansas is 8.7 miles long and | |
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is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: Possum Walk Creek is in the vicinity of Deer Lick Hollow which is undeniably worth checking out. While
you're here at Possum Walk Creek you will meet lots of folks from nearby Tumbling Shoals. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Possum Walk Creek, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's.
The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Possum Walk Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights.
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Possum Walk Creek, Five Mile Road to Highway 263 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 Possum Walk Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Possum Walk Creek:
Possum Walk Creek, Cleburne County, 3 miles away Class IV-V(V+) - 8.7 miles long (Five Mile Road to Highway 263) |
Wolf Bayou, Cleburne / Stone County, 8 miles away Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Galens Road to Highway 14) |
Big Creek, Cleburne County, 14 miles away Class I - 15 miles long (Low water bridge to Old Iron Bridge) |
Bayou Des Arc River, White County, 21 miles away Class II - 7 miles long (Romance to Lake Barnett) |
Salado Creek, Independence County, 21 miles away Class II(III) - 10 miles long (Camp Tahkotah to US 167) |
Cadron Creek, Faulkner County, 24 miles away Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 124 to Pinnacle Springs Campground) |
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| Marinas Near Possum Walk Creek:
Dam Site Marina, Heber Springs
, 7 miles away |
Smith Hill Creek Marina, Edgemont
, 10 miles away |
Eden Isle Marina, Heber Springs
, 10 miles away |
Heber Springs Marina, Heber Springs
, 11 miles away |
Shiloh Marina, Higden
, 12 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Possum Walk Creek:
Quality Inn & Conference Center, Heber Springs
, 7 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites HEBER SPRINGS, Heber Springs
, 9 miles away |
Days Inn Mountain View, Mountain View
, 14 miles away |
Econo Lodge Mountain View, Mountain View
, 14 miles away |
Americas Best Value Inn Mountain View, Mountain View
, 14 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Possum Walk Creek:
Tannenbaum Golf Club, Drasco
, 6 miles away |
Thunderbird Country Club, Heber Springs
, 7 miles away |
Lost Creek Golf Club, Heber Springs
, 8 miles away |
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