Alabama whitewater - Short Creek, De Kalb County De Kalb county, Highway 68 to Guntersville Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.4 miles   I done this stretch yesterday (9/15/07) We started at 12:30 and got stranded at dark because the water level was too low. We did hit several class III to IV's but then the creek dried up about 2 miles before Guntersville. It sucked. If you go, leave in the morning and make sure the water level is up. Says Michael Hempel We have had a really bad drought this year.  In fact, one of the most severe in history.  I'm sorry you had that experience.  Most locals can tell visitors about the condition of the creek, as any of us could have cautioned you     about the weather conditions causing lack of creek water.  Sincerely, Brenda F Says Brenda Fraioli This section of Short Creek in Alabama is 5.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The wonderful De Kalb County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're coming from Albertville it's not a long drive at all   to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The campgrounds here at Short Creek are pretty good. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: A short trip to Short Creek Falls is always worthwhile, and you could always explore Harrison Gap. Short Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain while October is usually the driest month. High temperatures at Short Creek through the summertime are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Short Creek. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. While you're here at Short Creek you should have a look at Berry Point; Blue Bend is a fine location to explore while in the area. Short Creek, Highway 68 to Guntersville Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.4 miles Average Gradient: 77 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.3202 Longitude: -86.2045 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.36809 Longitude: -86.2193 Paddler input for Short Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Short Creek, Alabama Local climate location: GUNTERSVILLE 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Jameson Inn Albertville, Albertville 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... Guntersville-Days Inn, Guntersville 7 miles away The Days Inn Guntersville, Alabama is beautiful located overlooking Lake Guntersville and the mountains. We are the perfect location for a quiet getaway. Enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Guntersvil... Guntersville Lake Super 8 Motel, Guntersville 7 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 in Guntersville, AL with easy access to US-431. We are conveniently located near all of the major restaurants in Guntersville area. Designed for Business or Pleasure, the Super...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Short Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Short Creek, Alabama. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alabama Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Albertville, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albertville, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Short Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Short Creek.   Whitewater Near Short Creek: Drum Creek, Marshall County , 2 miles away, Class III - 0.85 miles long (Rice Mill Road to Short Creek) Dry Creek, Marshall County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (CR 44 to Lake Guntersville) Scarham Creek, De Kalb County , 3 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.1 miles long (Double Bridges to Short Creek) Short Creek, De Kalb County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 4.4 miles long (Route 75 to Hustleville Road) Whippoorwill Creek, Marshall County , 4 miles away, Class II - 0.43 miles long (CR 532 to Double Bridges) Shoal Creek, Marshall County , 5 miles away, Class III - 2.9 miles long (1st bridge to Double Bridges) Honeycomb Creek, Marshall County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.8 miles long (CR 593 to CR 5) Town Creek, Dekalb County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 5.8 miles long (High Falls to Lake Guntersville) Blackoak Creek, DeKalb County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Rt. 227 to Town Creek) Hog Creek, Marshall County , 11 miles away, Class III - 3.3 miles long (Fairview Road to Spring Creek)   Ski Areas Near Short Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 199 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Short Creek: Jameson Inn Albertville, Albertville , 4 miles away Guntersville-Days Inn, Guntersville , 7 miles away Guntersville Lake Super 8 Motel, Guntersville , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Guntersville, Al, Guntersville , 7 miles away Key West Inn Boaz, Boaz , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Short Creek: Lake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville, 4 miles away Honeycomb Campgrounds, Guntersville, 5 miles away Little Mountain Marina, Langston, 7 miles away   National Parks Near Short Creek: Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 35 miles away Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 48 miles away   Lakes Near Short Creek