- Miles
- 9
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- District
- Middle
- Skill
- Beginner
An easy Middle District day float from the Grinder's Ferry access at the HWY 65 bridge down to the historic town of Gilbert. Wide, reliable water with good gravel bars and quiet bluff scenery — a great option when the Upper is too low.
Highlights
- •Reliable summer water
- •Quiet Middle District bluffs
- •Take out in historic Gilbert
Current conditions · Middle district
Too lowLow flow (53 cfs) — expect lots of dragging through shoals.
Heads up: water is on the low side for this run. Expect dragging in shallow shoals — consider a shorter trip or wait for rain.
Source: Buffalo River near St. Joe · all gauges
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Outfitters that service this float
Local outfitters offering rentals and shuttles for the Middle District.
- Buffalo River Outfitters
Canoe, kayak & raft rentals, shuttles, cabins
9664 N Hwy 65, St. Joe, AR 72675
