Alabama whitewater - Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County

Cullman/Blount county, Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10.8 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Cullman, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alabama is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The wonderful Cullman/Blount County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Mulberry Fork will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are
    great reasons to come. The Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65 section of Mulberry Fork in Alabama is 10.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rainfall makes Mulberry Fork a quite wet place; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October. For the duration of the
 
summer months highs here at Mulberry Fork get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. During the wintertime highs are commonly in the 40's, and night lows all through the winter for Mulberry Fork tend to be in the 20's.

Mulberry Fork, Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.999
Longitude: -86.74839

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.93103
Longitude: -86.86793

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Current weather conditions at Mulberry Fork, Alabama
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Local climate location: SAINT BERNARD 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Hanceville, Hanceville
6 miles away
Hotel located directly across the street from Wallace State Community College. One of the closest hotels to the Shrine of the Most Blessed and the Monestary our Lady of Angels. Only 8 miles from Inter...

Econo Lodge Cullman, Cullman
9 miles away
The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 65. This Cullman hotel is close to several local attractions like Smith Lake Park, Heritage Park, Ave Maria Grotto, Our Lady of the Angels ...

Days Inn Cullman, Cullman
13 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mulberry Fork.
 Whitewater Near Mulberry Fork:
Mill Creek, Blount County , 2 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 31 to Dirt Road off CR 5)
Rice Creek, Cullman County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 6.4 miles long (CR 38 to CR 91)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31)
Two Mile Creek, Gullman County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (CR 798 to CR 781)
Gurley Creek, Blount / Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Narrows Road to State Route 79)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (CR 1 to US Route 231)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge)
Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Blount County , 16 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 4.5 miles long (Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1)
Lick Creek, Cullman County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783)
Warrior River - Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork, Blount County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (CR 33 to Deavers Town Road)
 Hotels Near Mulberry Fork:
Comfort Inn Hanceville, Hanceville , 6 miles away
Econo Lodge Cullman, Cullman , 9 miles away
Days Inn Cullman, Cullman , 13 miles away
Best Western Fairwinds Inn, Cullman , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CULLMAN, Cullman , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mulberry Fork:
Country View RV Park, Hanceville, 3 miles away
Good Hope Campground, Cullman, 10 miles away
Foxfire Campground, Cullman County, 13 miles away

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