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Alabama whitewater, Lick Creek
Cullman
county,
State Route 91 to County Road 783 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 2.9 miles
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I seen where to pit in at on Google earth but I cant seem to locate the place to pull out. Says Derrick Attaway
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alabama are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Alabama and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. |
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Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and
| | if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The State Route 91 to County Road 783 stretch of Lick Creek in Cullman County is 2.9 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're coming from Cullman it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see | |
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on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area:
The fine folks of Holly Pond like to hang out close by.
All through the summertime months, highs generally are in the 80's at Lick Creek. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's
for Lick Creek. Much precipitation falls at Lick Creek. March is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is October.
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Lick Creek, State Route 91 to County Road 783 road map
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| These outdoors activities are available near Lick Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Lick Creek:
Lick Creek, Cullman County, 1 miles away
Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783) |
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County, 1 miles away
Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31) |
Two Mile Creek, Gullman County, 3 miles away
Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (CR 798 to CR 781) |
Graves Creek, Blount County, 6 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 - 10.8 miles long (Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65) |
Cotaco Creek, -blank- County, 13 miles away
Class III-IV - 3.8 miles long (Matt Morrow Road to Ruth Road) |
Chitwood Creek, Blount County, 14 miles away
Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33) |
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| | Hotels Near Lick Creek:
Quality Inn Hanceville, Hanceville
, 11 miles away |
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Quality Inn Arab, Arab
, 14 miles away |
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Days Inn - Oneonta AL, Oneonta
, 15 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Cullman, Cullman
, 16 miles away |
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Days Inn Cullman, Cullman
, 17 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Lick Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL
, 66 miles away |
Rickwood Caverns State Park, Alabama
, 21 miles away |
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Lake Guntersville State Park, Alabama
, 35 miles away |
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Monte Sano State Park, Alabama
, 36 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Lick Creek:
Chesley Oaks Golf Course, Cullman
, 7 miles away |
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Plantation Golf Club, Hayden
, 11 miles away |
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Brookside Golf Course, Arab
, 13 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Lick Creek
Donald Smith Lake, Blount
, 2 miles away |
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Lake Catoma, Cullman
, 13 miles away |
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Highland Lake, Blount
, 20 miles away |
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