Alabama whitewater - Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County Jackson county, Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3 miles   This section of Miller/Long Island Creek is 3 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Scottsboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alabama is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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 a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The wonderful Jackson County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville section is the only paddling section along Miller/Long Island Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Griffin Gulf while you're here at Miller/Long Island Creek, and do put some time aside to spend at Gray Spring since you're here at Miller/Long Island Creek. This river   has so much to offer. A trip to Russell Cave National Monument is worthwhile. It's always tremendous to stop by Gross Spring, and since you're here, do take a trip to Hollaway Point. All the water falling down from the sky makes Miller/Long Island Creek a wet place; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here while June is ordinarily the driest month. All through the summertime, highs typically are in the 80's at Miller/Long Island Creek. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Miller/Long Island Creek. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.8348 Longitude: -85.64271 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.8992 Longitude: -85.7138 Paddler input for Miller/Long Island Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines 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. Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball 10 miles away Free deluxe continental breakfast.... Country Hearth Inn & Suites Kimball, Kimball 10 miles away The Country Hearth Inn & Suites Kimbell is dedicated to the American Innkeeping Tradition. Our goal is to make each guest feel at home. Enjoy our Hearth Room, free InnCredible Breakfast, free local ca... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Miller/Long Island Creek.   Whitewater Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Lively Creek, De Kalb County , 2 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek) Warren Creek, Dade County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake) Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Coon Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Cole City Creek, Dade County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River) Daniel Creek, Dade County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek) Bear Creek, Dade County , 14 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout) Gulf Creek, Dade County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop) Little Sequatchie, Marion County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Indian Creek to Sequatchie River) Jones Creek, Jackson County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 7.29 miles long (Highway 71 to BSA camp)   Ski Areas Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 154 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 161 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 164 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 183 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away Country Hearth Inn & Suites Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kimball, Tn, Kimball , 10 miles away Trenton Days Inn, Trenton , 11 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Kimball , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Thunder Canyon Campground, Ider, 8 miles away Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 10 miles away Kimball Campground, Jasper, 10 miles away   Trails Near Miller/Long Island Creek: River Mont Cave Historical Trail, Jackson County , 9 miles away Winding Stairs, Franklin County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 5 miles away Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Dogwood Hills Golf Club, Flat Rock , 3 miles away