Alabama whitewater - Lively Creek, De Kalb County

De Kalb county, State Route 73 to Long Island Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     6.4 miles
  The State Route 73 to Long Island Creek stretch of Lively Creek in Alabama is 6.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Scottsboro, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of De Kalb County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Not too many
    hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The State Route 73 to Long Island Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Lively Creek. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking
in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the long summer days here at Lively Creek, high temperatures regularly reach the 80's with night lows in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while Lively Creek
 
night low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. Lively Creek is a wet place that gets lots of rain; most of the rain falls throughout March, and June is when it's the driest.
Brewer Point is not far from Lively Creek at all; Bryant Gulf is another splendid place to go to nearby.

Lively Creek, State Route 73 to Long Island Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 6.4 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.895
Longitude: -85.62111

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.8698
Longitude: -85.66841

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Current weather conditions at Lively Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 18 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 Lively Creek.
 Whitewater Near Lively Creek:
Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 2 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville)
Warren Creek, Dade County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
Cole City Creek, Dade County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River)
Daniel Creek, Dade County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek)
Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville)
Coon Creek, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville)
Bear Creek, Dade County , 12 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout)
Gulf Creek, Dade County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop)
Little Sequatchie, Marion County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Indian Creek to Sequatchie River)
Rock Creek, Walker County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 2.72 miles long (Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road)
 Hotels Near Lively Creek:
Days Inn Trenton, Trenton , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball , 9 miles away
Super 8 Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KIMBALL, Kimball , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lively Creek:
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 8 miles away
Thunder Canyon Campground, Ider, 9 miles away
The Chimney's Campground, Trenton, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Lively Creek:
River Mont Cave Historical Trail, Jackson County , 11 miles away
Winding Stairs, Franklin County , 17 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Lively Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 6 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 25 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lively Creek:
Dogwood Hills Golf Club, Flat Rock , 3 miles away
Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton , 6 miles away
Air Castle Golf Club, Trenton , 7 miles away

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