Dekalb
county,
CR 127 to State Route 176 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV(V) 1.2 miles
The average Alabama whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Summerville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Alabama scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. Since you're on this site you are probably
into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There's camping available near Hicks Creek. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. There are no other sections
to paddle along Hicks Creek than the CR 127 to State Route 176 section. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The CR 127 to State Route 176 stretch of Hicks Creek in Alabama is 1.2 miles long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: During the long summer days highs here at Hicks Creek reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Through the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's while Hicks Creek
overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. If time allows, Little River Canyon National Preserve is a national park worth checking out. Hicks Creek usually gets a good deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently March, that's the one that rains the most, and October on the other hand is the driest.
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The Days Inn Fort Payne located just one block off of I-59. Here you will find beautiful updated rooms with free high-speed, microwave, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, coffee pot and hairdryer ...
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The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 59, only one mile from the Alabama Band Fan Club. This Fort Payne hotel is minutes from Desota State Park and Little River Canyon. Visitors...
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Stay Smart at this cozy, incredibly friendlyHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Fort Payne, winner of the 2008 Best of Dekalb County that is the epitamy of southern hospitality. Of course that means j...
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