View of the Buffalo River at Tyler Bend in the Middle District

Float trips/Day Trip

Pruitt to Hasty

Photo: panoramio contributor · CC BY 3.0

Miles
6.8
Duration
4–5 hours
District
Middle
Skill
Beginner

Considered by many regulars to be the second-most-scenic stretch on the Buffalo. Easier water than the Upper, plus quiet bluffs and good swimming holes — a strong choice when Ponca is too low.

Highlights

  • Quiet bluff scenery
  • Family-friendly water
  • Reliable summer levels

Before you launch

Check the live USGS gauges and current district recommendations on the float conditions page.