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 natural beauty of Alabama and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Elkahatchee Road to SR 63 stretch of Elkahatchee Creek is 1.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming
    back for more. The campgrounds here at Elkahatchee Creek are pretty good. This is a very short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Talladega-Sylacauga, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are no other sections to paddle along Elkahatchee Creek than the Elkahatchee Road to SR 63 section.

Briefly about the general area:
Elkahatchee Creek is a wet place that gets lots of rain; March is the wettest month with most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 
At Elkahatchee Creek during the warm days of summer highs are in the 90's; the overnight is rather colder of course, frequently in the 60's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 50's while Elkahatchee Creek overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.

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:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Elkahatchee Creek, Alabama
WXPort

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
Featuring true Southern Hospitality, Legendary Service, white colonial design, Deluxe Breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, fitness center & sparkling pool. Close to area attractions, you will enjoy the...

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...



OTHER_INFO
  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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
 Lakes Near Elkahatchee Creek

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater