Alabama whitewater - Cotaco Creek, unknown County

Matt Morrow Road to Ruth Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3.8 miles
  This stretch of Cotaco Creek in unknown County is 3.8 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of unknown County and the water flowing gracefully down Cotaco Creek attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before
    you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,
doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Albertville, as you can see on the road map further down. This is the only paddling stretch along Cotaco Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Moon Hollow is a splendid place to look at. Cotaco Creek commonly gets a good deal of precipitation; March is the month that gets the most rain while October is typically the driest month.
Through the summertime months highs here at Cotaco Creek get into the 80's. For the period
 
of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Cotaco Creek fall into the 20's.

Cotaco Creek, Matt Morrow Road to Ruth Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.8 miles
Average Gradient: 65 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3417
Longitude: -86.55671

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3669
Longitude: -86.5935

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Current weather conditions at Cotaco Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: BELLE MINA 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Jameson Inn Arab, Arab
5 miles away
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18 miles away
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Radisson Suite Hotel Huntsville, Huntsville
18 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cotaco Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cotaco Creek:
Shoal Creek, Marshall County , 11 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (CR 240 to Wheeler Lake)
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 , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (CR 798 to CR 781)
Hog Creek, Marshall County , 16 miles away, Class III - 3.3 miles long (Fairview Road to Spring Creek)
Graves Creek, Blount County , 18 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (1st bridge upstream to Locust Fork)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31)
Flint Creek - East Fork, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6.2 miles long (CR 1386 to Wilhites Road Bridge)
Mill Creek, Morgan County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 4.7 miles long (Holmes Drake Road to US Route 31)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (CR 1 to US Route 231)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 21 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge)
 Hotels Near Cotaco Creek:
Jameson Inn Arab, Arab , 5 miles away
Hampton Inn HuntsvilleArsenal/S Pkwy, Huntsville , 18 miles away
Radisson Suite Hotel Huntsville, Huntsville , 18 miles away
HUNTSVILLE SREDSTONE ARSENAL HGI, Huntsville , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn LAKE GUNTERSVILLE, Guntersville , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cotaco Creek:
Ditto Landing, Huntsville, 13 miles away
Riverview Campground, Guntersville, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Cotaco Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 60 miles away
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 68 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cotaco Creek:
Cherokee Ridge Country Club, Union Grove , 4 miles away
Brookside Golf Course, Arab , 4 miles away
Twin Lakes Golf Club, Arab , 5 miles away

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