Alabama whitewater - Gulf Creek, -blank- County Loop Road to Beason Cove Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     2.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This section of Gulf Creek in Alabama is 2.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of -blank- County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel     a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Loop Road to Beason Cove Road section is the only paddling section along Gulf Creek. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm months at Gulf Creek temperatures are usually in the 90's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Gulf Creek dip into the 30's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Gulf Creek a wet location; during March this area sees the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture.   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 Paddler input for Gulf Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gulf Creek, Alabama 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 Discover what the Best Western Gadsden Hotel and Suites has to offer. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee maker Iron and board, data ports ceiling fans. The hotel provides a f... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GADSDEN, Gadsden 13 miles away Gadsden, Alabama's newest hotel, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel welcomes you! The elegance of the lobby and the convenience of the location, make this hotel very attractive! From the Wills Cre... 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....   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Gulf Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gulf 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 Gadsden, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gadsden, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Gulf Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Gadsden Days Inn, Gadsden , 13 miles away Econo Lodge Attalla, Attalla , 14 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   Lakes Near Gulf Creek