Boxley (not hailstone, just hwy 21 down)- Kyle's or Mulberry

[GloryDaze]

If all things are equal (meaning floating conditions and water levels- let's say 3-3.5 at Turner Bend on the Mulbery and 4-4.5 on the upper Buffalo at Ponca) would you suggest going to the Mulberry or the Upper Buffalo??

Just curious for your opinions??

[Owl]

Depends on what you're looking for.

The Buffalo from Ponca to Kyles has some of the best scenery in the state but not too many rapids or surf spots.

The upper Mulberry (Wolf Pen to Byrds) is less scenic (but still very nice) and has more rapids, eddies to catch, surf spots, etc.

[GloryDaze]

Sorry- should have been more specific: I definitely want some rapids, but nothing that is too over-demanding... I've done the Mulberry at 2.5 and it was pretty fun. I've done the Upper Buffalo with 20" of air space and it was beautiful and fun as well.

I'm not entry level, but am by no means an expert-- On a scale of 1-5, I would say I'm in the 2-2.5 range of skill level.

It looks like if I get to go this weekend, both would have quite a bit more water than the last time I went- just trying to decide which I might enjoy better.