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Alabama whitewater - Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County
Jackson
county,
Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 3 miles
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This stretch of Miller/Long Island Creek in Jackson County is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Scottsboro, please |
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print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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. This is the only paddling stretch along Miller/Long
| Island Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near Miller/Long Island Creek.
Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Miller/Long Island Creek, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Miller/Long Island Creek dipping down into the 20's all through winter nights. This river has so much to offer. It's always delightful | |
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to go to Gray Spring.
If you're here at Miller/Long Island Creek, do take a tour to Hollaway Point, and obviously, A journey to Griffin Gulf is always fun. A trip to Gross Spring will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings, and do pay a visit to Russell Cave National Monument
if you're here at Miller/Long Island Creek. Miller/Long Island Creek gets a lot of water; throughout March this area sees the most rain, and June is the month with the least moisture.
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Miller/Long Island Creek, Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
V
Length:
3
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.8348
Longitude: -85.64271
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.8992
Longitude: -85.7138
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Paddler input for Miller/Long Island Creek, Alabama:
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Current weather conditions at Miller/Long Island Creek, Alabama
Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 20 miles away
     
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball
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10 miles away
The Comfort Inn Kimball offers a complimentary deluxe hot breakfast which includes scramble eggs, sausage, gravy and biscuits, hot Belgian waffles, cinnamon roll, Danishes, English muffin, wheat bread...
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Americas Best Value Inn/Kimball, Kimball
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10 miles away
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Kimball, TN. We are located near Highway 2 and minutes from Chattanooga. Our 2-story, design Inn features 85 guest rooms nicely furnished with amenities inclu...
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Super 8 Kimball, Kimball
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10 miles away
The Super 8 Kimball is a newly renovated Inn. The hotel offers High Speed Internet Access in all rooms and Continental Breakfast. Pets allowed at property for a fee of 10.00 USD. No Airport Shuttle or...
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All Alabama Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama.
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Whitewater Basics
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Outdoors Recreation Near Scottsboro, Alabama
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Scottsboro, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Miller/Long Island Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Miller/Long Island Creek:
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Lively Creek, De Kalb
County
, 2 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek) |
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Warren Creek, Dade
County
, 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake) |
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Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) |
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Coon Creek, Jackson
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) |
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Cole City Creek, Dade
County
, 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River) |
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Daniel Creek, Dade
County
, 13 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek) |
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Bear Creek, Dade
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout) |
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Gulf Creek, Dade
County
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop) |
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Little Sequatchie, Marion
County
, 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Indian Creek to Sequatchie River) |
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Jones Creek, Jackson
County
, 18 miles away, Class V+ - 7.29 miles long (Highway 71 to BSA camp) |
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| | Hotels Near Miller/Long Island Creek:
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Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball
, 10 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn/Kimball, Kimball
, 10 miles away |
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Super 8 Kimball, Kimball
, 10 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KIMBALL, Kimball
, 10 miles away |
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Days Inn Trenton, Trenton
, 11 miles away |
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