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Access Site AL

Put In

Brushy Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

City: AL
County: Winston
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 34.29150000, -87.27339900
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I(II) Put-in Brushy Creek - Brushy Lake to FS 255
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Brushy Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on Brushy Creek in Winston County, Alabama, offering paddlers entry to a significant stream system. Brushy Creek is a large river (Stream Order 6) with a substantial drainage area of 1,241 square miles and maintains an average flow of 98.93 cubic feet per second. The creek features a notable gradient of 13 feet per mile with an average velocity of 1.63 feet per second, indicating moderate to swift current conditions typical of whitewater paddling opportunities.

The waterway stretches 45.48 miles in length with a total elevation drop of 590 feet, creating varied paddling conditions across different sections. Water conditions on Brushy Creek can range from swift to fast depending on recent rainfall and seasonal flows. Paddlers should be aware that the creek's gradient and velocity suggest this is not a beginner-friendly destination and would be better suited for paddlers with intermediate to advanced whitewater experience.

The access point's location in Winston County provides entry to a stream system with significant watershed support, though specific amenities at this particular put-in location are not detailed in the available information. Paddlers planning trips on Brushy Creek should check current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as gradient and velocity can create challenging conditions.