Alabama whitewater - Flint Creek - East Fork, -blank- County

CR 1386 to Wilhites Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     6.2 miles
  The wonderful -blank- County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. The starting location is a short drive from Cullman, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Flint Creek - East Fork in -blank- County is 6.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. Flint Creek - East Fork doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the CR 1386 to Wilhites Road Bridge stretch is the only one. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often more challenging than
    in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting
or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Flint Creek - East Fork a relatively wet location; most of the rain falls through March while August is mostly the driest month. The warmest time of the year at Flint Creek - East Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer
 
temperatures sink down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Flint Creek - East Fork dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.

Flint Creek - East Fork, CR 1386 to Wilhites Road Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 6.2 miles
Average Gradient: 33 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.29339
Longitude: -86.8427

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.2914
Longitude: -86.88611

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Current weather conditions at Flint Creek - East Fork, Alabama
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Local climate location: ATHENS 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Cullman, Cullman
5 miles away
Less than 1 mile from I-65. Within walking distance of 5 restaurants. Whirpool rooms available. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Pet accommodation: 20.00 USD, per stay. Maximum of two pets, per room...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cullman, Al, Cullman
5 miles away
Visit Cullman, Alabama - A Little Slice of Heaven. Experience true Southern Hospitality at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Cullman, our town's newest and finest hotel.This hotel is equipped with e...

Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Cullman
5 miles away
Hotel is located within walking distance to restaurants....



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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 Flint Creek - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flint Creek - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Flint Creek - East Fork:
Mill Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 4.7 miles long (Holmes Drake Road to US Route 31)
Two Mile Creek, Gullman County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (CR 798 to CR 781)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31)
Lick Creek, Cullman County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10.8 miles long (Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65)
Rice Creek, Cullman County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 6.4 miles long (CR 38 to CR 91)
Cotaco Creek, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.8 miles long (Matt Morrow Road to Ruth Road)
Mill Creek, Blount County , 21 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 31 to Dirt Road off CR 5)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (CR 1 to US Route 231)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 25 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge)
 Hotels Near Flint Creek - East Fork:
Comfort Inn Cullman, Cullman , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cullman, Al, Cullman , 5 miles away
Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites, Cullman , 5 miles away
Cullman Super 8 Motel, Cullman , 5 miles away
Best Western Fairwinds Inn, Cullman , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flint Creek - East Fork:
Cullman Campgrounds, Cullman, 5 miles away
Good Hope Campground, Cullman, 10 miles away
Foxfire Campground, Cullman County, 14 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Flint Creek - East Fork:
Terri Pines Country Club, Cullman , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Flint Creek - East Fork

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