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Alabama whitewater - Bear Creek, Dekalb County
Dekalb
county,
CR 78 to Canyon Rim Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III+(IV) 3.86 miles
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The natural beauty of Alabama and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This is the only paddling section along Bear Creek. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The CR 78 to Canyon Rim Road section of Bear Creek in Dekalb County is 3.86 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. You might have |
to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.
Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III+(IV)
Length:
3.86
miles
Average Gradient: 72 fpm
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Paddler input for Bear Creek, Alabama:
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