Alabama whitewater - Walnut Creek, Chilton County

Chilton county, County Road 32 to Lake Mitchell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4.1 miles
  The nature scenery of Chilton County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The County Road 32 to Lake Mitchell section of Walnut Creek in Chilton County is 4.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Walnut Creek. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing
    to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends
to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warmest time of the year here at Walnut Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 90's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs all through the winter are frequently in the 50's, and night lows at Walnut Creek during the winter regularly descend into the 30's.
Walnut Creek usually gets much rainfall; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture.
 

Walnut Creek, County Road 32 to Lake Mitchell road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4.1 miles
Average Gradient: 28 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.88629
Longitude: -86.53601

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 32.8637
Longitude: -86.46791

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Current weather conditions at Walnut Creek, Alabama
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Local climate location: CALERA 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Inn, Clanton
7 miles away
The Best Western Inn offers neat, clean guest rooms that include refrigerators, microwaves, hairdryers, desks/work stations, fax & computer connections and premium cable television. Enjoy complimentar...

Holiday Inn Express CLANTON, Clanton
7 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Clanton is conveniently located off I-65 at exit 205. Local attractions include: Confederate Memorial Park, Lake Mitchell and Peach-Park (Seasonal). The Holiday Inn Expr...

Days Inn Clanton, AL, Clanton
7 miles away
* Located geographically in the center of Alabama between Montgomery and Birmingham * Peach-growing capital of Alabama * In the midst of agricultural, manufacturing and recreational interests...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Walnut Creek.
 Whitewater Near Walnut Creek:
Weogufka Creek, Coosa County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9.6 miles long (Low Water Bridge to Ford)
Hatchet Creek, Coosa County , 24 miles away, Class I(II) - 13 miles long (Highway 280 to Highway 231)
Coosa River, Elmore County , 25 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (CR 213 or dam to River Road)
 Hotels Near Walnut Creek:
Best Western Inn, Clanton , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express CLANTON, Clanton , 7 miles away
Days Inn Clanton, AL, Clanton , 7 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Clanton, Clanton , 7 miles away
Key West Inn Clanton, Clanton , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Walnut Creek:
Horse Stomp Campground, Coosa County, 7 miles away
Peach Queen Campgrounds, Jemison, 16 miles away
Cedar Creek Campground, Talladega County, 17 miles away

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