Alabama whitewater - Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork, Lawrence/ Winston County

Lawrence/ Winston county, FS 210 to CR60 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(III)     9.25 miles
  This stretch of Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork in Lawrence/ Winston County is 9.25 miles long and has been rated as a class I(III) section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Lawrence/ Winston County and the water flowing gracefully down Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork attract people from near and far. The campgrounds here at Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork are pretty good. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. The average Alabama whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master
    than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many
other spots for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is the only paddling stretch along Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork without first going for a hike along the Borden Creek Trail. The warmest time of the year at Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come
 
with highs in the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork temperatures dip to the 20's.
Go for a hike on the Braziel Creek Trail, and a wonderful site to go to is Bee Branch Canyon. The high level of precipitation makes Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork a relatively wet place; March is the wettest month with most rain, and October is when it's the driest.

Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork, FS 210 to CR60 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(III)
Length: 9.25 miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.30739
Longitude: -87.5032

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.2858
Longitude: -87.3995

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Local climate location: RUSSELLVILLE 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

SUPER 8 MOTEL - FLORENCE, Florence
14 miles away
Our property is located on beautiful Shoal Creek which is a branch of Wilson Lake of Tennessee River. We offer comfortable, quiet and clean accommodations at affordable rates. The only motel on the l...

Moulton Days Inn, Moulton
16 miles away
Great location for quiet country getaway Relax in one of our Jacuzzi suites Conveniently located off Alabama Highways 24 and 157 Decatur AL 15 miles Quality Award-winning property Outdoor Pool- The Po...

Key West Inn Tuscumbia(Shoals), Tuscumbia
22 miles away
Key West of Tuscumbia is located in North Alabama. We are conveniently located near area businesses, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Ivy Green, 'The Birthplace of Helen Keller'. The cleanest, best mai...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork.
 Whitewater Near Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork:
Sipsey Fork, Winston County , 5 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (County Route 60 to State Route 33)
Brushy Creek, Winston County , 13 miles away, Class I(II) - 10 miles long (Brushy Lake to FS 255)
Bear Creek, Franklin/ Marion County , 24 miles away, Class I-II+(V) - 26 miles long (Highway 5 Bridge to Scott Bridge)
Blackwater Creek, Walker County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (State Route 95 to Walston Bridge)
 Hotels Near Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork:
SUPER 8 MOTEL - FLORENCE, Florence , 14 miles away
Moulton Days Inn, Moulton , 16 miles away
Key West Inn Tuscumbia(Shoals), Tuscumbia , 22 miles away
Wynnewood Inn, Russellville , 22 miles away
Russellville Hotel And Suites, Russellville , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork:
Camp Mcdowell, Nauvoo, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork:
Braziel Creek Trail, Lawrence County , 4 miles away
Borden Creek Trail, Lawrence County , 4 miles away

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