Alabama whitewater - Honeycomb Creek, Marshall County

Marshall county, CR 593 to CR 5 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2.8 miles
  The CR 593 to CR 5 stretch of Honeycomb Creek is 2.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Albertville, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
    a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling stretch along Honeycomb Creek. The scenic beauty of Alabama and the cool fresh water have people coming here. For all you camping people there
are campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Do schedule some time to have a look at Troup Point near Honeycomb Creek if you have a chance, and McDonald Spring is a nice local attraction. At Honeycomb Creek during the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and the night is rather colder of course, frequently in the 60's. Daytime highs
 
through the winter are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Honeycomb Creek.
At this river you will always have a good time. The high level of precipitation makes Honeycomb Creek a rather wet place; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. Slater Hollow is in the vicinity of Honeycomb Creek and is a pleasant spot It's always good to check out Piney Branch Falls.

Honeycomb Creek, CR 593 to CR 5 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2.8 miles
Average Gradient: 175 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.49679
Longitude: -86.24151

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.46379
Longitude: -86.2634

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Current weather conditions at Honeycomb Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: HUNTSVILLE WSO AP 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Honeycomb Creek.
 Whitewater Near Honeycomb Creek:
Dry Creek, Marshall County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (CR 44 to Lake Guntersville)
Short Creek, De Kalb County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Highway 68 to Guntersville Lake)
Drum Creek, Marshall County , 10 miles away, Class III - 0.85 miles long (Rice Mill Road to Short Creek)
Scarham Creek, De Kalb County , 10 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.1 miles long (Double Bridges to Short Creek)
Shoal Creek, Marshall County , 11 miles away, Class III - 2.9 miles long (1st bridge to Double Bridges)
Short Creek, De Kalb County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 4.4 miles long (Route 75 to Hustleville Road)
Whippoorwill Creek, Marshall County , 11 miles away, Class II - 0.43 miles long (CR 532 to Double Bridges)
Town Creek, Dekalb County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 5.8 miles long (High Falls to Lake Guntersville)
South Sauty Creek, Jackson/DeKalb County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (Bucks Pocket to Guntersville Lake)
Shoal Creek, Marshall County , 12 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (CR 240 to Wheeler Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Honeycomb Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 199 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Honeycomb Creek:
Holiday Inn Guntersville, Al, Guntersville , 9 miles away
Guntersville Lake Super 8 Motel, Guntersville , 10 miles away
Guntersville-Days Inn, Guntersville , 10 miles away
Jameson Inn Albertville, Albertville , 12 miles away
Key West Inn Boaz, Boaz , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Honeycomb Creek:
Clay Marina, Scottsboro, 2 miles away
Little Mountain Marina, Langston, 5 miles away
Mountain Lakes Resorts, Langston, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Honeycomb Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 38 miles away
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 45 miles away
 Lakes Near Honeycomb Creek

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