The Little Muskingum River meanders through the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau physiographic region of southeastern Ohio, flowing approximately 70 miles from its headwaters in Monroe County to its confluence with the Ohio River in Washington County. This scenic waterway drains 315 square miles of land, much of which lies within the boundaries of the Wayne National Forest. Characterized by its entrenched, highly sinuous path and low gradient, the river is classified as an E stream type, representing the pinnacle of stability and fluvial processes. The mid to lower reaches contain long, deep sandy pools averaging four feet in depth and 90 feet across at bankfull, interspersed with relatively short reaches of riffles and runs formed at the outwashes of adjoining streams. The pools feature abundant submerged logs and deep undercut banks often associated with century-old sycamore trees. Under normal flows during the growing season, the river runs somewhat clear with a slight green cast and visibility ranging from two to four feet, making it an exceptional warmwater habitat and a premier destination for anglers.