Ouachita
1) Acorn to Little Hope Road
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 35.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 6 fpm |
| Gauge | Ouachita River Near Mount Ida, Ar |
| Flow Rate as of 23 minutes | 166 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 2, 2025 |
River Description
Several places to access to make shorter day trips.
From
ToLength
(miles)Gradient
(FPM)CommentsHwy 71 near Acorn
to Hwy 88 East of Mena.6.111Requires high water as this is high in the watershed. Private Land.Hwy 88
to Polk County Road 63.9.77Requires higher water as this is high in the watershed. Private Land.Polk County Road 63
to Polk County Road 67 near Cherry Hill.6.74.5Private LandPolk County Road 67
to Little Hope Road near Pine Ridge.12.95.5Enters Ouachita National Forest about halfway.
Can combine with downstream sections for longer trips.
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