Alabama whitewater - Bear Creek, Dekalb County Dekalb county, CR 78 to Canyon Rim Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     3.86 miles   The CR 78 to Canyon Rim Road section of Bear Creek is 3.86 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. 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. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. The natural beauty of Alabama and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Bear Creek doesn't have     a lot of paddling sections, the CR 78 to Canyon Rim Road section is the only one. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Bear Creek ordinarily gets a good deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October. During the summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Bear Creek, and the nighttime is a little colder of course, generally in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Bear Creek.   QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(IV) Length: 3.86 miles Average Gradient: 72 fpm    Paddler input for Bear Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, Alabama Local climate location: BRIDGEPORT 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne 2 miles away The Days Inn Fort Payne located just one block off of I-59. Here you will find beautiful updated rooms with free high-speed, microwave, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, coffee pot and hairdryer ... Econo Lodge Ft. Payne, Fort Payne 2 miles away The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 59, only one mile from the Alabama Band Fan Club. This Fort Payne hotel is minutes from Desota State Park and Little River Canyon. Visitors... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FORT PAYNE, Fort Payne 2 miles away Come Stay at the Best of DeKalb, AL HotelsSituated against the backdrop of Lookout Mountain at exit 218 off I-59, this quintessential small town provides the kind of serene surroundings necessary to r...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Bear Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bear Creek, Alabama. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alabama Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Summerville, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Summerville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.   Hotels Near Bear Creek: Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 2 miles away Econo Lodge Ft. Payne, Fort Payne , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FORT PAYNE, Fort Payne , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 3 miles away Best Western Rainsville Inn, Rainsville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek: Wills Creek RV Park, Fort Payne, 0 miles away Little River RV Park and Campground, Fort Payne, 2 miles away Knotty Pine Resort, Fort Payne, 6 miles away