Alabama whitewater - Salt Creek, Talladega County

Talladega county, Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     3 miles
 
Paddling Salt Creek crosses private land and in Alabama if you can't navigate it in a craft of somekind you are tresspassing as soon as you step out of the craft. The last 2 miles before Henderson Lake road is all private land. It is so low and narrow with dead falls everywhere there is no way to navigate it in any kind of craft. Says John Ponder

The natural beauty of Alabama and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road section of Salt Creek in
    Talladega County is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are
not as easy as elsewhere. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Salt Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. This is the only paddling section along Salt Creek. The put-in location is a short drive from Anniston-Oxford, as you can see on the road map further down. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay  
the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
A short spree to Salt Creek Falls is always worthwhile. Lots of precipitation falls at Salt Creek; the wettest month of the year is generally March, that's the one that rains the most while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Salt Creek during the long summer days are in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's; night lows at Salt Creek through the winter frequently plunge into the 30's.

Salt Creek, Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.4986
Longitude: -85.9025

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.5344
Longitude: -85.92521

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Current weather conditions at Salt Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: TALLADEGA 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Howard Johnson Express Inn, Oxford
7 miles away
The Howard Johnson Anniston Oxford is conveniently located between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA. With easy access off I-20, Exit 185, the Howard Johnson Oxford- Anniston puts you across the street ...

SUPER VALUE INN OXFORD, Anniston
7 miles away
Rooms available near Fort McClellan, Anniston Army Depot, Jacksonville State University, Talladega Speedway, and Cheaha State Park. Located on I-20 Exit 185, Oxford Super Value Inn is a 60 room motel...

Liberty Inn, Oxford
7 miles away
We are centrally located on Interstate 20 at exit 185 between two major cities, Birmingham, Alabama 60 miles to the west and Atlanta, Georgia 80 miles to the east. The Liberty Inn is family owned and ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salt Creek.
 Whitewater Near Salt Creek:
Cheaha Creek, Talladega County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (Cheaha Falls to Devils Den)
Talladega Creek, Talladega County , 12 miles away, Class III - 7.25 miles long (Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77)
Choccolocco Creek, Talladega County , 14 miles away, Class I(II) - 2.5 miles long (Jackson Trace to Highway 77)
 Ski Areas Near Salt Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 196 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 199 miles away, 225 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salt Creek:
Howard Johnson Express Inn, Oxford , 7 miles away
SUPER VALUE INN OXFORD, Anniston , 7 miles away
Liberty Inn, Oxford , 7 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Oxford I-20, AL, Oxford , 7 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites, Oxford , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salt Creek:
The Wazoo Campground, Lincoln, 12 miles away
Dogwood Meadows Campground, Lincoln, 15 miles away
Talladega Taz RV Park & Campground, Talladega, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Salt Creek:
Odum Trail, Clay County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Salt Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 56 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Salt Creek:
Cider Ridge Golf Club, Oxford , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Salt Creek

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