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Leaf River
Start with the designated Upper Leaf Blueway from Eastabuchie to Chain Park and the Middle Blueway from Chain Park to Sims Road. Highway 588 and 590 launch options and longer trip options remain in the trip picker; check exact route access, distance, and water-level information before planning.
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Leaf River paddle planning
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Water levels
These Leaf River routes use Leaf River near Collins, MS as the main gauge reference.
Route options
Compare 10 routes (10 scored · 0 planning) across Jones and Forrest Counties / Pinebelt Blueways. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.
Difficulty
Leaf River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
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Leaf River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Leaf River?
Paddle Today tracks 10 Leaf River routes across Jones and Forrest Counties / Pinebelt Blueways. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.
How should I check Leaf River water levels?
Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses Leaf River near Collins, MS. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.
Which Leaf River route is best today?
Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.