Sulphur River, Malden Lake Park, Wright Patman Lake, A
Wright-Patman Lake is about 15 miles or so southwest of Texarkana and just south of I-30. This paddle route starts from Malden Lake Boat Ramp on the north side of the Highway 8 bridge. The launch is at the west end of the lake and allows access to the Sulphur River. It’s a bit confusing how to work your way up into the river, but you eventually see how the current is flowing. There are a lot of possible channels to explore, it’s a huge area. There is also an upstream launch point at the end of 4128, used on another trip. This area feels more northerly, more open, compared to the cypress swamps in Caddo 30 miles to the south. At the launch there was an old beat up self-pay kiosk, broken and no longer used. It was filled with leaves, sticks, spiders, and a 10 dollar bill, which I
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Above: Glassy reflections.
Above: Not too exciting.
Above: Taking a break on the shore somewhere.
Above: Near the turnaround the beavers were busy.
