Alabama whitewater - Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork, -blank- County

Ivy Branch to Old Highway 280 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     1.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This stretch of Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork in Alabama is 1.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Alabama and the water flowing gracefully down Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork beats anything. If you're coming from Birmingham-Hoover it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road
    map further down the page with more info on that. This is the only paddling stretch along Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm days of summer highs here at Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork reach the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's while the cold winter nights at Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork are in the 30's. The high level of precipitation makes Yellowleaf
 
Creek - North Fork a reasonably wet site; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is October.
If you feel like a little side visit, try Big Narrows.

Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork, Ivy Branch to Old Highway 280 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 97 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.3679
Longitude: -86.66301

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.3512
Longitude: -86.65931

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Current weather conditions at Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork, Alabama
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Local climate location: BIRMINGHAM FAA AP 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Wingate by Wyndham - Birmingham, Birmingham
4 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama, the metro area neareast to Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork:
Cahaba River, Jefferson County , 9 miles away, Class II - 5.9 miles long (Lovick Bridge to Grants Mill)
Cahaba River, Jefferson County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (US Route 11 to County Route 10)
Gurley Creek, Blount / Jefferson County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Narrows Road to State Route 79)
 Hotels Near Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork:
Wingate by Wyndham - Birmingham, Birmingham , 4 miles away
Candlewood Suites Birmingham, Al, Birmingham , 4 miles away
Homewood Suites by Hilton« Birmingham-South/Inverness, AL, Birmingham , 5 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Birmingham Inverness, Birmingham , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BIRMINGHAM/MOUNTAIN BROOK, Birmingham , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork:
Pelham Koa Kampground, Pelham, 11 miles away
KOA Birmingham South, Pelham, 11 miles away
Holiday Travel Park, Leeds, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork:
Eagle Point Golf Club, Birmingham , 2 miles away
Greystone Golf and Country Club, Birmingham , 4 miles away
Ballantrae Golf Club, Pelham , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Yellowleaf Creek - North Fork

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