Sulphur River, Hwy 71 Ramp to Red River, AR
Kayak route trail map on the Sulphur River starting at the Highway 71 Public Launch just south of Texarkana and off of I-49. The route is a down and back that turns around at the confluence of the Red and Sulphur Rivers, near the Hwy 160 bridge. No current, a smooth flatwater paddle with the Sulphur River nr Texarkana gage reading 7.5. No wind and no log jams. This route is the last leg of a set of Sulphur River trips starting from Wright Patman Lake down to the Red River. There were a few alligators in the water but no pictures. The Red was only flowing at about 4500 cfs but even at that rate its size is still impressive, it has a ‘crossing the Red’ 1800s cowboy cattle-drive kind of feel.
33.14917,-93.89242
Launch Site Google Maps Link
Above: The Highway 71 Public Ramp. Exit I-49 either north or south to 71 to reach the spot.
Above: Some sections had cliffs.
Above: A few deer are watching.
Above: Sandy expanse along the Red River.
Above: Taking a break at the turnaround point on the Red River.
Above: Some claw draggers.
