Alabama whitewater - Short Creek, Marshall County Marshall county, Highway 68 to Guntersville Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.4 miles   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 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 The put-in location is a short drive from Albertville, 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 you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The wonderful Alabama scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Short Creek beats anything. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few   others too. This stretch of Short Creek in Alabama is 5.4 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Harrison Gap since you're here at Short Creek, and Berry Point is close at hand and always pleasant to visit. Short Creek is a pretty wet place frequently with much rainfall; March is the month that gets the most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. At this river you will always have a good time. Don't leave Short Creek without first paying a visit to Short Creek Falls, and if you're hooked on cool geologic characteristics try Blue Bend. High temperatures at Short Creek all through the summertime are in the 90's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 60's. Through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 50's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Short Creek dip into the 30's. 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 a country inn. Along with our award-winning service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary brea... Microtel Inn and Suites of Albertville, Albertville 4 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites of Albertville, AL is proud to welcome you as our very special guest. Conveniently located at the intersection of highways 75 and 431 we offer comfortable accommodations at af... Guntersville-Days Inn, Guntersville 7 miles away The Days Inn Guntersville, Alabama is beautiful located with views of Lake Guntersville and the mountains. We are the perfect location for a quiet getaway. Enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Guntersv...   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 Microtel Inn and Suites of 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   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