Alabama whitewater - Elkahatchee Creek, Tallapoosa County Tallapoosa county, Elkahatchee Road to SR 63 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     1.2 miles   The nature scenery of Alabama and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Talladega-Sylacauga, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Elkahatchee Creek in Alabama is 1.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t     have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is a very short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are no other sections to paddle along Elkahatchee Creek than the Elkahatchee Road to SR 63 section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer here at Elkahatchee Creek, high temperatures frequently reach the 90's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the duration of the winter   highs are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Elkahatchee Creek are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Elkahatchee Creek a wet site; most of the rain falls through March; the driest month is October. Elkahatchee Creek, Elkahatchee Road to SR 63 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 1.2 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 32.89049 Longitude: -85.97941 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 32.8833 Longitude: -85.96531 Paddler input for Elkahatchee Creek, Alabama: This is a pic I took of the last rapid on Elkahatchee past the double bridges at 63. - Hunter Goodwin Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elkahatchee Creek, Alabama Local climate location: SYLACAUGA 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Jameson Inn Alexander City, Alexander City 2 miles away At Jameson Inn Alexander City, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our award-winning service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary b... Comfort Inn Alexander City, Alexander City 3 miles away Nestled between Birmingham, Montgomery, and Atlanta is the Comfort Inn of Alexander City. The hotel is located just minutes from Russell Corporation, Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, Central Alabama Commu... Best Western Horseshoe Inn, Alexander City 3 miles away Stay at this Alexander City, Alabama hotel near Lake Martin and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while on the road. The Best Western Horseshoe Inn is conveniently located on Highway 280 near beau...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Elkahatchee Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elkahatchee Creek, 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 Talladega-Sylacauga, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Talladega-Sylacauga, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Elkahatchee Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elkahatchee Creek.   Whitewater Near Elkahatchee Creek: Hatchet Creek, Coosa County , 14 miles away, Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 280 to Highway 231) Stone Creek, Tallapoosa County , 22 miles away, Class II(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Oak Heights Road to Tallapoosa river) Tallapoosa River, Elmore Tallapoosa County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Thurlow Dam to boat ramp) Coosa River, Elmore County , 25 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (CR 213 or dam to River Road) Talladega Creek, Talladega County , 27 miles away, Class III - 7.25 miles long (Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77) Weogufka Creek, Coosa County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 9.6 miles long (Low Water Bridge to Ford) Sougahatchee Creek, Lee County , 29 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 3 miles long (Co Road 188 to Steel Bridge)   Hotels Near Elkahatchee Creek: Jameson Inn Alexander City, Alexander City , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Alexander City, Alexander City , 3 miles away Best Western Horseshoe Inn, Alexander City , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SYLACAUGA, Sylacauga , 28 miles away Jameson Inn Sylacauga, Sylacauga , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elkahatchee Creek: Wind Creek State Park, Alexander City, 3 miles away Whispering Springs Campground, Elmore County, 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elkahatchee Creek: Willow Point Golf and Country Club, Alexander City , 3 miles away