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Alabama whitewater, Warrior River - Locust Fork
Blount
county,
US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III+ 7 miles
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When the water is lower, we went on inner tubes and had a blast. It took about 4 hours, but haven't done it in a long time. Says Dale Bailey
watch out for the large undercut rock known as house rock. it is early in the river and is just after a rapid. Says Matthew Anderson
The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here |
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do keep in mind 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 US 231/79 to
| | Nectar Bridge section of Warrior River - Locust Fork in Blount County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The beautiful scenery of Alabama and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll | |
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have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good
rivers for that around here. The campgrounds here at Warrior River - Locust Fork are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area:
Scirum Bluff is an exciting site to visit while at Warrior River - Locust Fork.
During your trip to Warrior River - Locust Fork you'll meet some folks from Cleveland for sure. Warrior River - Locust Fork gets a great deal of water. The wettest month of the year is mostly March, that's the one that rains the most while October is typically the driest month.
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Warrior River - Locust Fork, US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
Detailed Map
Stats
Stats for this river stretch
Weather
Local weather forecast
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| These outdoors activities are available near Warrior River - Locust Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Warrior River - Locust Fork:
Graves Creek, Blount County, 4 miles away
Class III - 1.5 miles long (1st bridge upstream to Locust Fork) |
Chitwood Creek, Blount County, 6 miles away
Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (CR 1 to CR 33) |
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County, 7 miles away
Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Blountville Road to US Route 31) |
Lick Creek, Cullman County, 9 miles away
Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (State Route 91 to County Road 783) |
Mulberry Fork, Cullman/Blount County, 10 miles away
Class I-II - 10.8 miles long (Old US Route 31 to bridge above I-65) |
Two Mile Creek, Gullman County, 10 miles away
Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (CR 798 to CR 781) |
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| | Hotels Near Warrior River - Locust Fork:
Days Inn - Oneonta AL, Oneonta
, 9 miles away |
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Quality Inn Hanceville, Hanceville
, 13 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Cullman, Cullman
, 20 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Trussville
, 20 miles away |
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Quality Inn Trussville, Trussville
, 20 miles away |
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| | Public Lands Near Warrior River - Locust Fork:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL
, 67 miles away |
Rickwood Caverns State Park, Alabama
, 19 miles away |
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Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama
, 37 miles away |
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Lake Guntersville State Park, Alabama
, 38 miles away |
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US Whitewater > Alabama > Warrior River - Locust Fork
Plantation Golf Club, Hayden
, 5 miles away
Donald Smith Lake, Blount
, 7 miles away
