of the Boy Scouts of America operates Grimes Canoe Base along the Buffalo in southern Perry County. Several businesses provide commercial canoe and float access to the river for tourists. The river is primarily a Class I stream with significant stretches of flat water. Free float tubing is feasible in selected portions of the river. There are three trails associated with the river. Buffalo River – Perry County – A scenic water trail through nature – Ladies Bluff Trail – Perry County – A scenic, hiking, wilderness trail – – Partially ADA compliant Linden City Park Walking Trail – Perry County – Health and fitness trail – ADA compliant River access Metal Ford is accessible from the Natchez Trace Parkway about south of Tennessee State Route 20. See also List of rivers of Tennessee References External links USGS WaterData: Stream Gauge Buffalo River near Flat Woods NWS Advanced Hydrologic Prediction near Flat Woods USGS WaterData: Stream Gauge Buffalo River below Lobelville NWS Advanced Hydrologic Prediction below Lobelville Buffalo River Watershed (06040004) - TDEC - Water Quality Management Plan Rivers of Tennessee Rivers of Perry County, Tennessee Rivers of Lawrence County, Tennessee Rivers of Lewis County, Tennessee Rivers of Wayne County, Tennessee Rivers of Humphreys County, Tennessee