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Alabama | Blount County / Garden City
Mulberry ForkBlountville Road access to Garden City River Park
The full Upper Mulberry Fork day reach from Blountville Road through County Road 10 to the improved Garden City River Park launch.
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A full Upper Mulberry day reach linking Blountville Road, County Road 10 and Garden City River Park.
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Put-in
Blountville Road Mulberry Fork accessVerify both endpoints and the CR 10 intermediate access before unloading.
Take-out
Garden City River Park kayak launchTake out at Garden City before the separate lower whitewater corridor.
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Blountville Road Mulberry Fork access to Garden City River Park kayak launch is about 19.0 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.
Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Verify both endpoints and the CR 10 intermediate access before unloading.
- Take out at Garden City before the separate lower whitewater corridor.
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Watch for
- USGS 02450000 stage and rapid rises
- Low-water scraping, strainers and bridge debris
- CR 10 parking security and Garden City park hours
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Mulberry Fork near Garden City, AL. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Mulberry Fork near Garden City, AL |
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| Preferred range | 4.50 ft to 6.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.00 ft |
| High threshold | 8.00 ft |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater Upper Mulberry reach and gauge guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named reachBlountville Road to Garden City River Park via CR 10, Upper Mulberry Fork, Class I–II
American Whitewater names the full Upper Mulberry corridor; Riverfacts maps Blountville Road and Outdoor Alabama documents the Garden City endpoint.
- Scoring bandAbove 2 ft runnable cue; 4.5–6 ft preferred; 8 ft review ceiling
The gauge cue is published by American Whitewater; preferred bounds remain conservative planning references.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 02450000 Mulberry Fork near Garden City
Direct stage telemetry for the connected Upper Mulberry corridor.
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Mulberry Fork paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Blountville Road access to Garden City River Park route on the Mulberry Fork?
Paddle Today watches Mulberry Fork near Garden City, AL and treats 4.50 ft to 6.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Blountville Road access to Garden City River Park route on the Mulberry Fork start and end?
This route starts at Blountville Road Mulberry Fork access and ends at Garden City River Park kayak launch, Approximately 19 river miles on the water.
Is the Blountville Road access to Garden City River Park route on the Mulberry Fork suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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