Alabama whitewater - Little River - West Fork, Dekalb County

Dekalb county, Lake Howard to East Fork Little section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III(IV)     9 miles
  The scenic beauty of Dekalb County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a short drive from Summerville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Lake Howard to East Fork Little stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. This section of Little River
    - West Fork is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III(IV) section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and
kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Little River - West Fork while night lows are commonly in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Little River - West Fork.
Little River - West Fork sees pretty high levels of rain; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is October.
 

Little River - West Fork, Lake Howard to East Fork Little road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III(IV)
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.50849
Longitude: -85.60821

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.45869
Longitude: -85.58181

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Current weather conditions at Little River - West Fork, Alabama
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Local climate location: BRIDGEPORT 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne
11 miles away
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 ...

Econo Lodge Ft. Payne, Fort Payne
11 miles away
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...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FORT PAYNE, Fort Payne
11 miles away
Come Stay at the Best of DeKalb, AL HotelsSituated against the backdrop of Lookout Mountain at exit 218 off I-59, this quintessential small town provides the kind of serene surroundings necessary to r...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Summerville, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Summerville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Little River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Little River - West Fork:
Little River - East Fork, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 13 miles long (Lahusage to Route 35)
Little River, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 3.08 miles long (Highway 35 to Upper Two)
South Sauty Creek, Dekalb/Jackson County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.15 miles long (Intersection of County Roads 41 and 56 to Bucks Pocket)
Wolf Creek, DeKalb County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 176 to Little River)
Little River, Dekalb County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.54 miles long (Upper Two to Eberhart Point)
Hicks Creek, Dekalb County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 1.2 miles long (CR 127 to State Route 176)
Chinquapin Creek, Crenshaw County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (Lower Canyon Rim Road to Little River Canyon)
Little River, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Eberharts Point to Canyon Mouth Campground)
Johnnies Creek, Dekalb County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (CR 47 to Canyon Rim Road)
Bear Creek, Dekalb County , 14 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2.57 miles long (Canyon Rim Road to Little River)
 Hotels Near Little River - West Fork:
Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 11 miles away
Econo Lodge Ft. Payne, Fort Payne , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FORT PAYNE, Fort Payne , 11 miles away
Hampton Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 12 miles away
Best Western Rainsville Inn, Rainsville , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little River - West Fork:
Adams Outdoors, Fort Payne, 1 miles away
De Soto State Park, Fort Payne, 2 miles away
Knotty Pine Resort, Fort Payne, 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Little River - West Fork:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 8 miles away
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 27 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little River - West Fork:
Saddle Rock Golf Course, Mentone , 3 miles away

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