Dekalb
county,
CR 127 to State Route 176 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV(V) 1.2 miles
The nature scenery of Dekalb County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is the only paddling section along Hicks Creek.
This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in location is a short
drive from Summerville, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: All through the summertime months here at Hicks Creek, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Hicks Creek. The high level of rain makes Hicks Creek a rather wet place; of all the months in a year
March is the one with the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. If time allows, Little River Canyon National Preserve is a national park worth visiting.
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