The Grouse Creek is a paddler’s delight. It is a small creek with gravel bars, rocky ledges, cliffs, bluffs, shaded canopy, and an abundance of wildlife. It reaches its confluence with the Arkansas River about 4.5 miles after the put-in and then you will float on the Arkansas River, through the Kaw Wildlife Area, to Trader’s Bend. The scenery is great and this is a very pretty and relaxing float.