Alabama whitewater - Bear Creek, Franklin/ Marion County
Franklin/ Marion
county,
Highway 5 Bridge to Scott Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II+(V) 26 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Alabama you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Highway 5 Bridge to Scott Bridge section of Bear Creek is 26 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II+(V) section. The Highway 5 Bridge to Scott Bridge stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bear Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Getting your paddling muscles
activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The beautiful
scenery of Alabama and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Bear Creek a pretty wet place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily December, that's the one that rains the most, and October on the other hand is the driest. At Bear Creek through the days of summer highs are in the 90's,
and the night is somewhat chillier of course, mostly in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's while Bear Creek overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's.
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