Alabama whitewater - Stone Creek, Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa county, Oak Heights Road to Tallapoosa river section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(IV)     1.5 miles
  The Oak Heights Road to Tallapoosa river section of Stone Creek in Alabama is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II(IV) section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Alabama and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Tuskegee 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that quite
    a few of the sections here are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. Stone Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Oak Heights Road to Tallapoosa river section is the
only one. The campgrounds here at Stone Creek are pretty good. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the months of summer highs here at Stone Creek reach the 80's; the nighttime is fairly colder of course, frequently in the 60's.
 
All through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Stone Creek are in the 30's. Stone Creek is a wet location that gets lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls through March, and October is the month with the least moisture.
It's always pleasant to visit Tallapoosa Falls.

Stone Creek, Oak Heights Road to Tallapoosa river road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(IV)
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.5367
Longitude: -85.87461

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.50949
Longitude: -85.8913

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Current weather conditions at Stone Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: ROCKFORD 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Shorter Days Inn, Shorter
9 miles away
Welcome to Casino City-Victory Land Greyhound Park and Quincy's 777 Bingo Place--adjacent to Days Inn Shorter AL Easy access of I-85 and Hwy 80 24 hr restaurant next door and at Casino Casino provide...

Sleep Inn & Suites, Montgomery
20 miles away
Easy access to I-85. Conveniently located to Eastchase and Eastdale Malls, Super Walmart and fine dining. Maxwell AFB is located 15 miles south. Head south on I-85 with ease toward Hyundai and Mobi...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Montgomery
20 miles away
Conveniently located in the Business District, near to I-85. Hotel features a free hot breakfast served 7 days a week, along with an indoor pool. Hotel has banquet facilities for up to 125 people. Hot...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stone Creek.
 Whitewater Near Stone Creek:
Tallapoosa River, Elmore Tallapoosa County , 0 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Thurlow Dam to boat ramp)
Sougahatchee Creek, Lee County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 3 miles long (Co Road 188 to Steel Bridge)
Elkahatchee Creek, Tallapoosa County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 1.2 miles long (Elkahatchee Road to SR 63)
Coosa River, Elmore County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (CR 213 or dam to River Road)
 Hotels Near Stone Creek:
Shorter Days Inn, Shorter , 9 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites, Montgomery , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Montgomery , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MONTGOMERY EASTCHASE PARK, Montgomery , 20 miles away
Scottish Inns Pike Road, Montgomery , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stone Creek:
Whispering Springs Campground, Elmore County, 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Stone Creek

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