Alabama whitewater - Scarham Creek, De Kalb County
De Kalb
county,
Double Bridges to Short Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III+(V) 2.1 miles
The Double Bridges to Short Creek section of Scarham Creek in Alabama is 2.1 miles long and is a class III+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alabama is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This
is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Scarham Creek than the Double Bridges to Short Creek section. If you're coming from
Albertville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Alabama and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Scarham Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and nighttime lows in the 30's for Scarham Creek. Scarham Creek gets a large amount of water;
the wettest month of the year is generally March, that's the one that rains the most, and October meanwhile is the driest month. Blue Bend is an exciting location to check out while at Scarham Creek.
4 miles away
At Jameson Inn Albertville, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of acountry inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfast...
8 miles away
We are located across the street from the local movie theatre, and there are also numerous restaurants located close by featuring casual, and fast food, chain and family operated. The continental brea...
8 miles away
The Days Inn Boaz offers a variety of activities for the vacationer. The Boaz Days Inn is located 1 mile south of the Boaz Outlet Center. The Outlet Center contains three large shopping areas with o...
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