Alabama whitewater - Chitwood Creek, Blount County
Blount
county,
CR 1 to CR 33 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 3.2 miles
The CR 1 to CR 33 section of Chitwood Creek in Blount County is 3.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Alabama and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This is the
only paddling section along Chitwood Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't
matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The put-in location is a short drive from Cullman, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Chitwood Creek are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: At Chitwood Creek during the days of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are
in the 40's with temperatures at Chitwood Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. You might want to pay a visit to Sand Mountain Gap while you're here at Chitwood Creek. Chitwood Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls through March, and the driest month is October.
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