GENERAL COMMENTS:
This is a serene and scenic trip which anyone can enjoy - novice to expert, groups or individuals, especially if they really appreciate what nature has to offer. The Roy E. Larsen Sandlyland Sanctuary controls both sides of the creek from Hwy. 418 to Hwy. 327. This sanctuary has 8 miles of nature trails and is open to the public. To reach the sanctuary form the creek, the entrance is on the left, less than half a mile above the Hwy. 327 bridge. The gate will usually be open and the pedestrian entrance is always open.

WATER QUALITY:
Clean and non-polluted. Tannic acid brown tint due to the run off around the pine trees of East Texas.

WATER FLOW:
Generally adequate for an enjoyable float trip. During dry periods the stream will become narrower, and sometimes may be blocked by fallen trees. These are usually more an aggravation than a problem.

PREFERRED SEASONS:
Under normal conditions, anytime of the year. The dense bank vegetation protects the stream bed from the intense summer heat, and much of winter's cold wind.