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 nature scenery of Alabama and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alabama is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This section of Chitwood Creek is 3.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. The nearby hotels
    are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. 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. This is the only paddling section along
Chitwood Creek. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
If you yearn for a little side tour, try Sand Mountain Gap. The high level of precipitation makes Chitwood Creek a quite wet site; throughout the month of March you get the most rain around here; October is when it's the driest.
Summertime at Chitwood Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Chitwood Creek are in the 20's.
 

Chitwood Creek, CR 1 to CR 33 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 58 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.9187
Longitude: -86.52691

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.9524
Longitude: -86.54561

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Current weather conditions at Chitwood Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: SAINT BERNARD 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Colonial Inn, Oneonta
5 miles away
Discover this Alabama hotel nestled in the Valley of Oneonta just minutes from Limestone Springs Golf Course and Sand Valley Beach. Surrounded by mountain views and covered bridges, the Best Western...

Comfort Inn Hanceville, Hanceville
17 miles away
Hotel located directly across the street from Wallace State Community College. One of the closest hotels to the Shrine of the Most Blessed and the Monestary our Lady of Angels. Only 8 miles from Inter...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville
18 miles away
Walking distance to restaurants. All rooms have micro/fridge. Hotel has elevators and fitness room....



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Outdoors Recreation Near Cullman, Alabama
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cullman, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Chitwood Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chitwood Creek.
 Whitewater Near Chitwood Creek:
Warrior River - Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork, Blount County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (CR 33 to Deavers Town Road)
Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Blount County , 4 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 4.5 miles long (Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (CR 1 to US Route 231)
Graves Creek, Blount County , 6 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (1st bridge upstream to Locust Fork)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31)
Gurley Creek, Blount / Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Narrows Road to State Route 79)
Lick Creek, Cullman County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783)
Two Mile Creek, Gullman County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (CR 798 to CR 781)
Cahaba River, Jefferson County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (US Route 11 to County Route 10)
 Hotels Near Chitwood Creek:
Best Western Colonial Inn, Oneonta , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Hanceville, Hanceville , 17 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville , 18 miles away
Jameson Inn Trussville, Trussville , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TRUSSVILLE, Trussville , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chitwood Creek:
Horse Pens 40 Campground, Steele, 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Chitwood Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 64 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Chitwood Creek:
Heritage Golf Course, Oneonta , 5 miles away
Limestone Springs Golf Club, Oneonta , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Chitwood Creek

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