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Alabama | Blount County / Garden City
Mulberry ForkCounty Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31
A popular Upper Mulberry Fork Class I–II run from the County Road 10 access to the improved Garden City River Park launch.
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Access and shuttle
A popular Upper Mulberry day run with a direct stage gauge and public Garden City endpoint.
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Put-in
County Road 10 Mulberry Fork accessVerify CR 10 public access and vehicle security on launch day.
Take-out
Garden City River Park kayak launchGarden City River Park is the documented improved endpoint; do not substitute private banks.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Verify CR 10 public access and vehicle security on launch day.
- Garden City River Park is the documented improved endpoint; do not substitute private banks.
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- 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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| 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 |
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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
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- Named reachCR 10 to Garden City River Park, Upper Mulberry Fork, Class I–II
American Whitewater names the corridor and identifies CR 10 as the usual start and Garden City as the downstream endpoint.
- Scoring bandAbove 2 ft runnable cue; 4.5–6 ft preferred; 8 ft review ceiling
The minimum cue is published by American Whitewater; the preferred band is conservative community guidance and must be checked against live conditions.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 02450000 Mulberry Fork near Garden City
Direct stage telemetry at the downstream end of the selected reach.
- Public endpointGarden City River Park kayak launch
Outdoor Alabama documents the upgraded park, paved parking, stairs and kayak launch.
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Mulberry Fork paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the County Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31 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 County Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31 route on the Mulberry Fork start and end?
This route starts at County Road 10 Mulberry Fork access and ends at Garden City River Park kayak launch, Approximately 6.5 river miles on the water.
Is the County Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31 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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