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:
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.
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