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Access Site AL

Put In

Turkey Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: AL
County: Franklin
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.04690200, -86.10520200
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV-V+ Put-in Turkey Creek - Walls of Jericho Gorge
200 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 8000.00-12000.00 cfs
Paint Rock River near Woodville AL
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. Turkey Creek is a significant stream classified as a large river with a drainage area of 1510 square miles and an average flow of 123.54 cubic feet per second. The creek features a notable gradient of 6.9 feet per mile, which creates moderate current conditions suitable for paddling and whitewater activities. With an average velocity of 1.92 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water conditions rather than slack water.

The site is located at coordinates 35.04690200, -86.10520200 in Franklin County. Turkey Creek stretches for 68.32 miles with a total elevation drop of 474 feet from its source, contributing to its classification as a stream order 6 waterway. This access point allows paddlers to experience a section of creek that flows with consistent current and gradient typical of larger Alabama streams.