Alabama whitewater, Warrior River - Blackburn Fork Blount county, Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III(V)     4.5 miles   This stretch of Warrior River - Blackburn Fork in Blount County is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III(V) section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Blount County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the     rivers in this state are less manageable. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Cullman, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1 stretch is just one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve   in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Warrior River - Blackburn Fork you will meet lots of folks from close by Locust Fork, and Pine Bluff is something you shouldn't miss since you're here. Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork you come across Crump Gap which is a fine place to pop by. Warrior River - Blackburn Fork is a wet place that gets much precipitation. March is when you get the most rain here; October meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the summer months here at Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, high temperatures commonly get into the 80'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.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork.   Whitewater Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork: Warrior River - Blackburn Fork, Blount County, 1 miles away       Class I-III(V) - 4.5 miles long (Dirt Road off Route 15 to Route 1) Warrior River - Calvert Prong of the Locust Fork, Blount County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (CR 33 to Deavers Town Road) Chitwood Creek, Blount County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33) Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County, 8 miles away       Class II-III+ - 7 miles long (US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge) Warrior River - Locust Fork, Blount County, 8 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, 9 miles away       Class III - 1.5 miles long (1st bridge upstream to Locust Fork) Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 10.8 miles long (Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65) Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31) Lick Creek, Cullman County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783)   Hotels Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork: Days Inn - Oneonta AL, Oneonta , 9 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville , 15 miles away Quality Inn Trussville, Trussville , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites BIRMINGHAM NE - TRUSSVILLE, Trussville , 15 miles away Courtyard Birmingham Trussville, Birmingham , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork: Country View RV Park, Hanceville, 18 miles away Rickwood Caverns State Park, Hayden, 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork: Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 69 miles away Rickwood Caverns State Park, Alabama , 19 miles away Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork: Plantation Golf Club, Hayden , 6 miles away Cumberland Lake Country Club, Pinson , 9 miles away Limestone Springs Golf Club, Oneonta , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Warrior River - Blackburn Fork Highland Lake, Blount , 11 miles away Donald Smith Lake, Blount , 12 miles away