Matt Morrow Road to Ruth Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 3.8 miles
The scenic beauty of -blank- County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Albertville, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section of Cotaco Creek is 3.8 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along
Cotaco Creek than the Matt Morrow Road to Ruth Road stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the
national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Moon Hollow is a wonderful place to spend some time at. Summertime highs at Cotaco Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime
temperatures at Cotaco Creek drop into the 20's. Cotaco Creek is a relatively wet place ordinarily with a great deal of precipitation; March is when you get the most rain here; October is the month with the least moisture.
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