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Alabama whitewater, Cahaba River
Jefferson
county,
US Route 11 to County Route 10 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 7 miles
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We recently tried this trip, but it was a fail for the water level was extremely low. We attempted it anyway thinking it might have been just a shallow patch, but after roughly 1.5 miles of constant in and out of the kayaks to carry them through shallow spots, we decided to stop before getting to deep into the woods. Luckily there is a subdivision being built where the put in is. We were able to drive to the back of the subdivision to pick |
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up our kayaks. It would have been a great trip had the water level been a little higher. We did this trip after a good rain, but it wasn't good enough. Since then we have monitored the water level, and it has been consistently
| low. If attempting this trip, you'll know shortly after the first bend in the river if you can actually remain in the kayaks for this trip. Says Suzy
The natural beauty of Alabama and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This stretch of Cahaba River is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging | |
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out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots
in Alabama are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty
of places for that. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in is not too far from Birmingham-Hoover, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
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Cahaba River, US Route 11 to County Route 10 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
Detailed Map
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Weather
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cahaba River. |
| | Whitewater Near Cahaba River:
Cahaba River, Jefferson County, 2 miles away
Class I-II - 7 miles long (US Route 11 to County Route 10) |
Cahaba River, Jefferson County, 4 miles away
Class II - 5.9 miles long (Lovick Bridge to Grants Mill) |
Gurley Creek, Blount / Jefferson County, 11 miles away
Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Narrows Road to State Route 79) |
Chitwood Creek, Blount County, 18 miles away
Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33) |
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| | Marinas Near Cahaba River:
Bud's Bait & Marina, Pell City
, 15 miles away |
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Coosa Island Marina, Cropwell
, 19 miles away |
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River's Edge Marina, Cropwell
, 19 miles away |
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General Lee Marina and Camp, Pell City
, 20 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Cahaba River:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville
, 3 miles away |
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Quality Inn Trussville, Trussville
, 3 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites BIRMINGHAM NE - TRUSSVILLE, Trussville
, 3 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn Leeds Birmingham, Leeds
, 4 miles away |
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Courtyard Birmingham Trussville, Birmingham
, 4 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Cahaba River:
Trussville Country Club, Trussville
, 1 miles away |
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River Oaks Golf & Country Club, Leeds
, 5 miles away |
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Grayson Valley Country Club, Birmingham
, 5 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Cahaba River
Ketona Lakes, Jefferson
, 13 miles away |
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Highland Lake, Blount
, 18 miles away |
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Logan Martin Lake, St. Clair
, 20 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Alabama > Cahaba River
Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama
, 18 miles away
