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Alabama whitewater, Hatchet Creek
Coosa
county,
Highway 280 to Highway 231 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I(II) 13 miles
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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 Highway 280 to Highway 231 stretch of Hatchet Creek is 13 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I(II) section. If you've been out of state |
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whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you're coming from Talladega-Sylacauga it's not a long drive at all to
| | the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Highway 280 to Highway 231 stretch | |
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is one of them. The beautiful scenery of Alabama and the cool fresh water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations
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in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that.
Briefly about the general area: Here at Hatchet Creek there are plenty of people from Hollins. All the water falling down from the sky makes Hatchet Creek a wet site. Through the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is commonly the driest month.
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Hatchet Creek, Highway 280 to Highway 231 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

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| These outdoors activities are available near Hatchet Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Hatchet Creek:
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Hatchet Creek, CoosaCounty, 4 miles away Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 280 to Highway 231) |
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Weogufka Creek, CoosaCounty, 12 miles away Class I-II - 9.6 miles long (Low Water Bridge to Ford) |
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Elkahatchee Creek, TallapoosaCounty, 14 miles away Class II-III - 1.2 miles long (Elkahatchee Road to SR 63) |
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Coosa River, ElmoreCounty, 23 miles away Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (CR 213 or dam to River Road) |
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Talladega Creek, TalladegaCounty, 23 miles away Class III - 7.25 miles long (Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77) |
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Walnut Creek, ChiltonCounty, 26 miles away Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (County Road 32 to Lake Mitchell) |
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| | Marinas Near Hatchet Creek:
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Ridge Marina, Alexander City
, 15 miles away |
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Russell Marine, Alexander City
, 15 miles away |
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Parker Creek Marina, Equality
, 16 miles away |
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Kowaliga Marina, Alexander City
, 20 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Hatchet Creek:
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Comfort Inn Alexander City, Alexander City
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Horseshoe Inn, Alexander City
, 14 miles away |
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Jameson Inn Sylacauga, Sylacauga
, 14 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Alexander City, Alexander City
, 14 miles away |
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Americas Best Inns-Sylacauga, Sylacauga
, 14 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Hatchet Creek:
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Hatchett Creek Golf Course and Driving Range, Goodwater
, 9 miles away |
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Sylacauga Country Club, Sylacauga
, 14 miles away |
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Willow Point Country Club, Alexander City
, 16 miles away |
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