Alabama whitewater - Talladega Creek, Talladega County

Talladega county, Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     7.25 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Talladega-Sylacauga, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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 a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is the only paddling
    section along Talladega Creek. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. The scenic beauty of Alabama and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77 stretch of Talladega
Creek in Talladega County is 7.25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Talladega Creek gets lots of water; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is October.
 
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Talladega Creek. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Talladega Creek are in the 30's.
While staying at Talladega Creek you could always look at Chandler Gap.

Talladega Creek, Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 7.25 miles
Average Gradient: 28 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.3283
Longitude: -85.99041

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.37839
Longitude: -86.0302

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Current weather conditions at Talladega Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: TALLADEGA 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TALLADEGA, Talladega
7 miles away
The Smartest of Alabama Hotels The newest addition to hotels in Alabama is the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in Talladega, Alabama. Hotels like this one are rare, as we combine friendly service, cozy ...

Super 8 Motel - Talladega, Talladega
7 miles away
Welcome to the Award Winning Pride of Super 8 in Talladega, AL with easy access to AL-77. We are conveniently located near Talladega Raceway and all of the major restaurants the Talladega area has to...

Comfort Inn Lincoln, Lincoln
15 miles away
Hotel is located 5 miles from Talladega superspeedway and only 3 miles from Honda plant. Several restaurants near the hotel. Free wireless high speed Internet in all rooms. Pet charge: 10.00/night per...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Talladega-Sylacauga, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Talladega Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Talladega Creek.
 Whitewater Near Talladega Creek:
Salt Creek, Talladega County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road)
Cheaha Creek, Talladega County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (Cheaha Falls to Devils Den)
Choccolocco Creek, Talladega County , 14 miles away, Class I(II) - 2.5 miles long (Jackson Trace to Highway 77)
Hatchet Creek, Coosa County , 23 miles away, Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 280 to Highway 231)
Elkahatchee Creek, Tallapoosa County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 1.2 miles long (Elkahatchee Road to SR 63)
 Hotels Near Talladega Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TALLADEGA, Talladega , 7 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Talladega, Talladega , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Lincoln, Lincoln , 15 miles away
Days Inn Lincoln, Lincoln , 16 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn Anniston Oxford, Oxford , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Talladega Creek:
Memory Lane RV Park and Campgrounds, Talladega, 8 miles away
Shadyoaks Campground and RV Park, Talladega, 8 miles away
Old Shocco RV Park and Campsite, Talladega, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Talladega Creek:
Odum Trail, Clay County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Talladega Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 67 miles away
 Lakes Near Talladega Creek

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