Alabama whitewater - Hatchet Creek, Coosa County Coosa county, Highway 280 to Highway 231 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     13 miles   A better Day run is from county road 18 from Rockford, put in at Kings Bridge and take out on county road 29 at ''Double Bidge'' A new bridge is built now. This is about 8.5 miles and has a few liveley shoals and one possibly classII rapid. Scenery is Great. Says Lee Wilder The wonderful Alabama scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving.     You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Highway 280 to Highway 231 section of Hatchet Creek in Alabama is 13 miles long and is a class I(II) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The put-in location is a short drive from Talladega-Sylacauga, as you can see on the road map further down. The Highway 280 to Highway 231 section is   the only paddling section along Hatchet Creek. Briefly about the general area: Hatchet Creek frequently gets a large amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is March while October is generally the driest month. During the warm days of summer highs here at Hatchet Creek get into the 90's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 50's, and night lows in the 20's for Hatchet Creek. Hatchet Creek, Highway 280 to Highway 231 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(II) Length: 13 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.03599 Longitude: -86.12311 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 32.9434 Longitude: -86.20301 Paddler input for Hatchet Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hatchet Creek, Alabama Local climate location: SYLACAUGA 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Alexander City, Alexander City 13 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 14 miles away Discover this Alexander City, Alabama hotel providing convenient access to key area attractions including the Talladega Super Speedway, Lake Martin and the Russell Medical Center. Welcome to the Bes... Jameson Inn Sylacauga, Sylacauga 14 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...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Hatchet Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hatchet 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 Hatchet Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hatchet Creek.   Whitewater Near Hatchet Creek: Elkahatchee Creek, Tallapoosa County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 1.2 miles long (Elkahatchee Road to SR 63) Weogufka Creek, Coosa County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 9.6 miles long (Low Water Bridge to Ford) Talladega Creek, Talladega County , 24 miles away, Class III - 7.25 miles long (Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77) Walnut Creek, Chilton County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (County Road 32 to Lake Mitchell) Coosa River, Elmore County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (CR 213 or dam to River Road)   Hotels Near Hatchet Creek: Comfort Inn Alexander City, Alexander City , 13 miles away Best Western Horseshoe Inn, Alexander City , 14 miles away Jameson Inn Sylacauga, Sylacauga , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SYLACAUGA, Sylacauga , 14 miles away Super 8 Motel - Sylacauga, Sylacauga , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hatchet Creek: Wind Creek State Park, Alexander City, 16 miles away Horse Stomp Campground, Coosa County, 18 miles away Cedar Creek Campground, Talladega County, 19 miles away