Gauge Conditions

North Sylamore Creek near Fifty Six, AR Upstream Primary

Runnable: 100.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low for any meaningful whitewater. (We can use your input to refine boatable ranges! Add a comment or report.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

There are several access points for shorter sections in the 4 to 5 mile range. All can be accessed from the North side of Hwy 14. Upper access is at Barkshed Rec Area at confluence of N. Sylamore Creek and Cap Fork. Gunner Pool Rec Area is located at mile 4.1 and is the location of the USGS gauge. Blanchard Springs access is located at mile 9. Hwy 5 acess is at mile 14.5 at the confluence with South Sylamore Creek and the White River at Allison.

Difficulty

Class I-II

Length

14.7 mi

Gradient

15 ft/mi

max 20

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