Whitewater Run AL Class II-III

2. Upper - CR 47 to Canyon Rim Road

Johnnies Creek

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Gauge Conditions
West Fork Little River at Desoto Park near Fort Payne AL Upstream Primary
Runnable: 350.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

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Description
The upper stretch of Johnnies is a pretty little gorge. Mostly flatwater, but the last mile has a few good class 3 drops. This would be a good beginner run - except that it mostly runs in the middle of winter.
Difficulty
Class II-III
Length
5.9 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
34.3377, -85.7529
Take-out
34.2980, -85.7021
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater