- Miles
- 10
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- District
- Middle
- Skill
- Beginner
An easy Middle District day float from the Tyler Bend / Grinder's Ferry access 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
- Silver Hill Float Service / Buffalo River Camping & Canoeing
Canoe & kayak rentals, shuttles, camping, general store
Services the Tyler Bend to Gilbert float only
9826 US-65, St. Joe, AR 72675
