The Chunky River feeds the Chickasawhay River which later joins the Leaf River to form the Pascagoula. This is the northernmost tributary in the vast Pascagoula River system that is floatable. Some major characteristics of the Chunky River are long, still stretches alternating with gentle, rocky rapids. It flows through an area that lies at the fringe of the Appalachians and the scenery consists of rocks, cliffs, ferns, and hardwoods. This section flows through a very remote area, passing only one house and briefly approaching a railroad track.