Kayaking the Maumelle River, Pulaski County, Arkansas March 2012

The Maumelle River in Pulaski County is a great trip that really is close to the Little Rock metro area.  The put in is the ramp at Pinnacle Mountain State Park.   I was using the sea kayak on this trip, and working on doing a little fishing as well (I "0-fered" on the fishing, but the paddle was well worth it).

The Maumelle is dammed up river, so there is little or no current, which makes it an easy paddle for those new to the sport or sea kayakers that just want a serene, calm kayak trip.  There is a lot of timber and sites in regards to blooming dogwood trees, kingfishers, and blue herons.   The river almost runs parallel to the Arkansas River.

I will be back soon to fish this stretch a little more intensive with my SOT fishing kayak.



Paddle ON!

Mike

Kayaking Maumelle River near Pinnacle Mountain, Arkansas

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7.8 Mile paddle on the Little Maumelle River, Arkansas August 9th, 2011

This was one of those trips where you leave the fishing gear in the car, and just push yourself to see how far you can go.  I have been "eyeballing" this spot (you can see it from the interstate) all winter long.  They have been building a cycle/pedestrian bridge to connect the shore with the island on the other side.  You could not have asked for any better weather, although be it a bit warm.

Kayaking the Little Maumelle River near Little Rock, Arkansas

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I really enjoyed the houseboats about 1/2 way through the paddle (they are on the video) as well as all the incredible beauty of the trip.  There is something about pine trees next to water with big hills all around it.  Blue herons abound, with the cool old trees sticking up out of the channel.  My goal was to get up close to Pinnacle Mntn., however, in keeping an eye on my watch, I had to turn around at some point.  I think this would be a great all day paddle sometime, and would definitely be a good winter paddle.  Also, I think when I come back next time, I will go for less miles and fish it extensively.

Paddle ON!

Mike