Alabama whitewater - Gulf Creek, unknown County

Loop Road to Beason Cove Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     2.2 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The natural beauty of unknown County and the water flowing gracefully down Gulf Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Loop Road to Beason Cove Road stretch of Gulf Creek in Alabama is 2.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if
    you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Gulf Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Loop Road to Beason Cove Road stretch is the only one. The starting location is a short drive from
Gadsden, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Gulf Creek commonly gets lots of rain; March is the month that gets the most rain; October is the month with the least moisture. Through the summertime highs here at Gulf Creek get into the 90's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in
 
the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Gulf Creek tend to be in the 30's.

Gulf Creek, Loop Road to Beason Cove Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 2.2 miles
Average Gradient: 337 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.9272
Longitude: -86.27481

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.9177
Longitude: -86.25161

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Current weather conditions at Gulf Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: GUNTERSVILLE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Gadsden Hotel & Suites, Gadsden
13 miles away
Enjoy convenient access to the Talladega Motor Speedway, Noccalula Falls and a variety of shopping and outdoor activities while staying at this Gadsden, Alabama hotel. Whether traveling for business...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GADSDEN, Gadsden
13 miles away
Stay Smart at this Contemporary Gadsden HotelYou're invited to the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Gadsden! Lodging here places guests just off exit 181 on I-59 and Hwy 77 and near a variety...

Comfort Suites Gadsden, Gadsden
13 miles away
Hotel located within walking distance from Cracker Barrel and Ruby Tuesday Restaurants. Pet Deposit: 25.00 per stay. One pet per room 20lbs. or less. All Comfort Suites are smoke free. When using a GP...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gulf Creek.
 Whitewater Near Gulf Creek:
Line Creek, Etowah County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.9 miles long (Egypt Road to Littleton Road)
Black River, Etowah County , 18 miles away, Class II-V+ - 1.5 miles long (Noccalula Park campground to Tuscaloosa Avenue)
Chitwood Creek, Blount County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33)
Hog Creek, Marshall County , 20 miles away, Class III - 3.3 miles long (Fairview Road to Spring Creek)
Warrior River - Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork, Blount County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (CR 33 to Deavers Town Road)
Graves Creek, Blount County , 22 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (1st bridge upstream to Locust Fork)
Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Blount County , 23 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 4.5 miles long (Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1)
Short Creek, De Kalb County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 4.4 miles long (Route 75 to Hustleville Road)
Drum Creek, Marshall County , 23 miles away, Class III - 0.85 miles long (Rice Mill Road to Short Creek)
Choccolocco Creek, Talladega County , 24 miles away, Class I(II) - 2.5 miles long (Jackson Trace to Highway 77)
 Hotels Near Gulf Creek:
Best Western Gadsden Hotel & Suites, Gadsden , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GADSDEN, Gadsden , 13 miles away
Comfort Suites Gadsden, Gadsden , 13 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Gadsden, Gadsden , 13 miles away
Days Inn Gadsden, Gadsden , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gulf Creek:
Horse Pens 40 Campground, Steele, 1 miles away
Barclay RV Parking, Boaz, 17 miles away
General Lee Marina and Camp, Pell City, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Gulf Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 49 miles away
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 69 miles away

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