Alabama whitewater - Black River, Etowah County Etowah county, Noccalula Park campground to Tuscaloosa Avenue section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V+     1.5 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Gadsden, as you can see on the road map further down. The Noccalula Park campground to Tuscaloosa Avenue stretch of Black River in Alabama is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V+ section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Alabama and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Alabama you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget     that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The Noccalula Park campground to Tuscaloosa Avenue section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: A short visit to Noccalula Falls is always worthwhile. For the duration of the warm months at Black River highs are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Black River are   in the 20's. The Brow is an exciting site to pop by while at Black River, and you'll meet a lot of people from Gadsden here. The high level of precipitation makes Black River a rather wet spot; all through March this area sees the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. Black River, Noccalula Park campground to Tuscaloosa Avenue road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V+ Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.04109 Longitude: -86.02011 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.02859 Longitude: -86.03151 Paddler input for Black River, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Black River, Alabama Local climate location: GADSDEN STEAM PLANT 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Gadsden AL, Gadsden 3 miles away The Hampton Inn Gadsden hotel is located at the intersection of I-759 and Hwy 411 across from the Gadsden Mall and 1 mile south of downtown Gadsden Alabama. Area attractions include bass tournaments m... Rodeway Inn Gadsden, Gadsden 3 miles away The Rodeway Inn hotel is ideally located with easy access to Interstate 59, minutes from Noccalula Falls Park and the Gadsden Sports Complex. This Gadsden hotel is also close to area attractions like ... Travelodge Attalla, Attalla 3 miles away The Travelodge of Attalla is conveniently located off of I-59 at Exit 183. We are just minutes Alabama's largest flea market, Mountain Top Flea Market, Alabama International Dragway and the Robert Tre...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Black River, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Black River, 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 Gadsden, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gadsden, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Black River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Line Creek, Etowah County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.9 miles long (Egypt Road to Littleton Road) Gulf Creek, -blank- County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Loop Road to Beason Cove Road) Whippoorwill Creek, Marshall County , 19 miles away, Class II - 0.43 miles long (CR 532 to Double Bridges) Short Creek, De Kalb County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 4.4 miles long (Route 75 to Hustleville Road) Shoal Creek, Marshall County , 19 miles away, Class III - 2.9 miles long (1st bridge to Double Bridges) Scarham Creek, De Kalb County , 20 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.1 miles long (Double Bridges to Short Creek) Drum Creek, Marshall County , 20 miles away, Class III - 0.85 miles long (Rice Mill Road to Short Creek) Town Creek, Dekalb County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.9 miles long (State Route 227 to High Falls) Dry Creek, Marshall County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (CR 44 to Lake Guntersville) Short Creek, De Kalb County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Highway 68 to Guntersville Lake)   Hotels Near Black River: Hampton Inn Gadsden AL, Gadsden , 3 miles away Rodeway Inn Gadsden, Gadsden , 3 miles away Travelodge Attalla, Attalla , 3 miles away Days Inn Attalla, Attalla , 3 miles away Super 8 Motel - Gadsden, Gadsden , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River: Noccalula Falls Campgrounds, Gadsden, 1 miles away River Country Campground, Gadsden, 3 miles away Lakeside Rv Park, Gadsden, 6 miles away   National Parks Near Black River: Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 32 miles away Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 56 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Twin Bridges Golf Club, Gadsden , 3 miles away Wills Creek Country Club, Attalla , 5 miles away Hidden Oaks Golf Course, Rainbow City , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Black River