Alabama whitewater - Turkey Creek, Jackson County Jackson county, Walls of Jericho Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     2 miles   The natural beauty of Jackson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The Walls of Jericho Gorge stretch of Turkey Creek in Jackson County is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Walls     of Jericho Gorge stretch is the only paddling stretch along Turkey Creek. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The starting point is not too far from Scottsboro, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: A lot of rain falls at Turkey Creek; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while August is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You need to go to Walls of Jericho while you're here at Turkey Creek, and Poplar Hollow is another brilliant place to stop   by close by. This river is so perfect. If you want to take a look at some exciting stuff, take a look at Walls Jericho, and do put some time aside to spend at Polly Anne Spring while you're here at Turkey Creek. Summertime highs at Turkey Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Turkey Creek night low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's. Turkey Creek, Walls of Jericho Gorge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0469 Longitude: -86.10521 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.98389 Longitude: -86.09501 Paddler input for Turkey Creek, Alabama: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Turkey Creek, Alabama Local climate location: TULLAHOMA 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Inn, Winchester 10 miles away Stay at this Winchester, Tennessee hotel, a beautiful two-story brick inn offering guests spacious suites and extra amenities. The Best Western Inn in Winchester, Tennessee has recently been complet... Jameson Inn Decherd, Decherd 11 miles away At Jameson Inn Decherd, 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 breakfas... Econo Lodge & Suites, Scottsboro 17 miles away Guests of this Scottsboro hotel will enjoy relaxing in one of the largest seasonal outdoor pools in the area. Business travelers will appreciate computer hook-ups in all rooms. Access to copy services...   All Alabama Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alabama. Books about whitewater paddling on Turkey Creek, Alabama List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Turkey 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 Scottsboro, Alabama Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Scottsboro, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Turkey Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Turkey Creek.   Whitewater Near Turkey Creek: Jones Creek, Jackson County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 7.29 miles long (Highway 71 to BSA camp) Coon Creek, Jackson County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson County , 27 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Big Fiery Gizzard Creek, Grundy/ Marion County , 28 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Tracy City section) Little Fiery Gizzard Creek, Grundy County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.85 miles long (Into Big Fiery Gizzard Creek) South Sauty Creek, Jackson/DeKalb County , 30 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.2 miles long (Bucks Pocket to Guntersville Lake) Stringer Creek, Jackson County , 30 miles away, Class II(III) - 1 miles long (CR 38 to South Sauty Creek) Kirby Creek, Jackson County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 2.4 miles long (Rock City to South Sauty Creek)   Ski Areas Near Turkey Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 180 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 190 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 193 miles away, 225 vertical feet   Hotels Near Turkey Creek: Best Western Inn, Winchester , 10 miles away Jameson Inn Decherd, Decherd , 11 miles away Econo Lodge & Suites, Scottsboro , 17 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Scottsboro , 20 miles away Scottsboro-Days Inn, Scottsboro , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Turkey Creek: Fairview/Devils Step Campground, Franklin County, 11 miles away Green Acres RVs Park, Hollywood, 19 miles away Delaney's Travel Trailer Park, Stevenson, 20 miles away   Trails Near Turkey Creek: Winding Stairs, Franklin County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Turkey Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 27 miles away Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 42 miles away   Golf Courses Near Turkey Creek: Goose Pond Colony Golf Course, Scottsboro , 6 miles away