Alabama whitewater - Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Blount County

Blount county, Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III(V)     4.5 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Cullman, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Alabama and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Warrior River - Blackburn Fork is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III(V)
    section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Warrior River - Blackburn Fork is a rather wet place commonly with a great deal of precipitation; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain while October is usually the driest month. Crump Gap is near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork and
 
is beyond doubt a great site to go to, and you need to visit Pine Bluff while you're here.
For the duration of the months of summer highs here at Warrior River - Blackburn Fork get into the 80's, and the overnight is fairly chillier of course, usually in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 40's while Warrior River - Blackburn Fork nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's.

Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III(V)
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.87969
Longitude: -86.5804

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.9085
Longitude: -86.5992

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Local climate location: SAINT BERNARD 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Colonial Inn, Oneonta
9 miles away
Discover this Alabama hotel nestled in the Valley of Oneonta just minutes from Limestone Springs Golf Course and Sand Valley Beach. Surrounded by mountain views and covered bridges, the Best Western...

Jameson Inn Trussville, Trussville
15 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville
15 miles away
Walking distance to restaurants. All rooms have micro/fridge. Hotel has elevators and fitness room....



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork.
 Whitewater Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork:
Warrior River - Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork, Blount County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (CR 33 to Deavers Town Road)
Chitwood Creek, Blount County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge)
Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (CR 1 to US Route 231)
Gurley Creek, Blount / Jefferson County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Narrows Road to State Route 79)
Graves Creek, Blount County , 8 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (1st bridge upstream to Locust Fork)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31)
Lick Creek, Cullman County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783)
Mill Creek, Blount County , 15 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 31 to Dirt Road off CR 5)
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10.8 miles long (Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65)
 Hotels Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork:
Best Western Colonial Inn, Oneonta , 9 miles away
Jameson Inn Trussville, Trussville , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Trussville, Al, Trussville , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Hanceville, Hanceville , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork:
Country View RV Park, Hanceville, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 69 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork:
Plantation Golf Club, Hayden , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork

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