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
  The beautiful scenery of Alabama and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The FS 210 to CR60 section 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive
    a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The FS 210 to CR60 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork. 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 many of the sections here are not safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the long summer days at Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork temperatures are usually in the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork are in the 20's. Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork is a wet place that gets much precipitation; all
 
through March this area sees the most rain; October meanwhile is the driest month.
Don't leave Hubbard Creek/Sipsey Fork without first going for a hike along the Borden Creek Trail, and Bee Branch Canyon is in the neighborhood, and is a glorious place. Go for a hike on the Braziel Creek Trail.

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.

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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:
Parkway Inn and Suites, Decatur , 9 miles away
Super 8 Florence, Florence , 14 miles away
Days Inn Moulton, Moulton , 16 miles away
Best Western Russellville Hotel & Suites, Russellville , 22 miles away
Key West Inn Tuscumbia(Shoals), Tuscumbia , 22 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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