
Alabama's rivers are a great place for you to enjoy canoeing or rafting. You'll not only experience the exciting adventure of traveling down the river, but also the beautiful foliage on the banks of our waters. Alabama is home to some of the most beautiful waters in the South. For example, Tensaw Ecotours in Mobile, complete with knowledgeable tour guides, takes you along the Mobile-Tensaw River delta and Mobile Bay. There are several canoeing/rafting locations within Alabama ranging from Class I to Class VI. So, whether you're an amateur or an expert, the perfect canoeing or rafting trip is waiting for you in Alabama.
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is another of Alabama's natural marvels, combining wide and flat portions with rocky rapids, and grand scenes of rocky cliffs up high.
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Bear Creek
A small class IV tributary of Little River Canyon ideal for high-water days.
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Blackoak Creek
Class III and IV rapids in a narrow creekbed offer an excellent paddling day after a good rain on Sand Mountain.
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Blackwater Creek
A fun creek with good play that holds water longer than most Alabama whitewater.
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Brushy Creek
A narrow stream in the Bankhead National Forest with waterfalls on many sidestreams, yet Brushy sees much less use than its neighbor, the Sipsey River.
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Cahaba, Hargrove Shoals Section
Where else can you paddle down a moving staircase of thousands of rare Cahaba Lilies?
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Cahaba, Lovick Section
An unexpected slice of scenic whitewater featuring four easy rapids, all within shouting distance of downtown Birmingham.
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Conecuh River
This section of the Conecuh is a short, slow float that won't take up a whole day, just right for a quick family outing.
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Coosa River
Now here's a popular run, and heart-pounding Moccasin Gap is guaranteed to satisfy the thrill-seeker in everyone.
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East Fork Little River
A long class II whitewater run that is well suited to tandem whitewater canoes or even overnight adventures.
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Escatawpa River
This slow-moving blackwater river is pretty typical of the lower Gulf Coast, but its remoteness sets it apart from many other rivers of the region.
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Flint River
As far as north-Alabama white water rivers go, this is a fun, relatively calm, simple run.
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Hatchet Creek (North Section)
Paddle hard through the fast shoals of Hatchet Creek, because there are lots of them. If it's fishing you’re after, cast in a line and reel one in.
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Johnnies Creek
An outstanding advanced to expert class whitewater creek in the Little River Canyon National Preserve.
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Line Creek
More slides per mile than any other whitewater in Alabama make Line Creek a unique whitewater experience for the advanced boater.
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Little Cahaba River
The allure of this Little Cahaba River run starts when you first put in and continues with lots of fast shoals and drops, and lush forest throughout.
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Little River Canyon, Chairlift Section
Incredible canyon scenery surrounds class II, III and IV rapids brought to life by the turquoise water of Little River.
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Little River Canyon, Suicide and Upper Two Section
Outstanding class V rapids in a canyon cleaving Lookout Mountain yield a memorable whitewater experience.
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Lloyd Owen's Canoe Trail
A 44-mile canoe trail located in Cleburne County near Heflin on the Tallapoosa River.
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Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River
The best novice to intermediate whitewater paddling in Alabama.
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Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River
Several fantastic play spots on a wide river that is also the site of the biggest whitewater slalom competition in Alabama.
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Navy Cove
Because this area is mostly open bay and marshy grass bayous, you can forge your own paths, set your own timetable, and explore as you go.
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Pea River
This Pea River run is a fairly long, lazy float requiring approximately 6 hours of well-spent time that you can stretch out even longer in the right weather, especially if lounging on sandy beaches is one of your favorite pastimes.
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Rice Creek and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta
On this long paddle through the fascinating Mobile-Tensaw Delta, you'll discover why it's a favorite among local inhabitants.
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Scarham Creek
Short but interesting, Scarham Creek contains class III+ rapids that can be run over a wide range of levels.
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Sepulga River
Fast shoals and a few small falls uncommon this far south combine with lush green flora on the banks, making the Sepulga a surprise white water gem in Alabama's River Heritage region.
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Short Creek
Two waterfalls are among the classic class III/IV rapids that offer excitement to the whitewater paddler as Short Creek plummets into Lake Guntersville.
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Sipsey River
Extremely clear waters, beautiful giant hemlock trees on soaring bluffs over caves, and countless species of wildflowers make an already great run extra special.
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South Sauty Creek
A variety of prime drop/pool class III and IV rapids on a run with easy access and camping facilities at the take-out.
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Styx River
Get ready for some pretty heavy paddling as this section of the Styx starts fairly narrow with steep banks, then widens and flattens out greatly before merging with the Perdido River.
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