Alabama whitewater - Cahaba River, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Lovick Bridge to Grants Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5.9 miles   The Lovick Bridge to Grants Mill stretch of Cahaba River is 5.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Jefferson County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. No need to look hard for hotels,     but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Cahaba River with nighttime lows in the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are typically in the 50's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Cahaba River. If you desire a little side trip, try Weems Gap. Cahaba River gets a good deal of water; March is when you get the most rain here while October is regularly the driest month.   Cahaba River, Lovick Bridge to Grants Mill road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 5.9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.55419 Longitude: -86.6139 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.48519 Longitude: -86.70851 Paddler input for Cahaba River, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cahaba River, Alabama Local climate location: BIRMINGHAM FAA AP 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Irondale, Al, Irondale Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham East, where you®ll find comfort and luxury meet side by side. The Holiday Inn Express is located minutes from Birmingham off I-20 at ... Quality Inn Irondale, Irondale 2 miles away The Quality Inn is located in Irondale, Alabama only six miles from the Birmingham Airport. Guests will enjoy a free deluxe continental breakfast and free wireless high-speed Internet. Hotel features ... Americas Best Value Inn, Irondale 3 miles away Nestled in the heart of Alabama, on the eastern edge of Jefferson County, the Americas Best Value Inn Irondale is a three story, exterior corridor facility that offers 86 spacious guestrooms. Our attr...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Cahaba River, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cahaba 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 Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Cahaba River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cahaba River.   Whitewater Near Cahaba River: Cahaba River, Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (US Route 11 to County Route 10) Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 1.5 miles long (Ivy Branch to Old Highway 280) Gurley Creek, Blount / Jefferson County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Narrows Road to State Route 79) Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Blount County , 22 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 4.5 miles long (Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1) Warrior River - Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork, Blount County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (CR 33 to Deavers Town Road) Mill Creek, Blount County , 25 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 31 to Dirt Road off CR 5) Chitwood Creek, Blount County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33) Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 27 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge) Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (CR 1 to US Route 231) Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 10.8 miles long (Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65)   Hotels Near Cahaba River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Irondale, Al, Irondale , 1 miles away Quality Inn Irondale, Irondale , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Irondale , 3 miles away Delux Inn, Birmingham , 4 miles away Park Inn Birmingham Airport, Birmingham , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cahaba River: Holiday Travel Park, Leeds, 7 miles away Pelham Koa Kampground, Pelham, 17 miles away KOA Birmingham South, Pelham, 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cahaba River: Roebuck Golf Course, Birmingham , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Cahaba River