The Bayou Pierre River was named for its rocks. Pierre is French for stone, and bayou comes from a Choctaw term for stream. It is well-named as it contains gravel bars, colorful clays, and rock ledges. The river is shallow and meandering and has fascinating geology and wildlife. But the waterway suffers from considerable erosion and is difficult to paddle. Most of the good floating sections will most likely require occasional wading and towing. On this section, the river passes under the Natchez Trace and just 2 miles downstream is the take-out. From the Trace down, the river is subject to high water with slow current and deep pools.