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Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands 13Tallapoosa / Chambers Counties 7Blount County 5Madison County / Huntsville 4Birmingham / Upper Cahaba Blueway 3Blount County / Garden City 3Coosa County / Central Alabama 3Wetumpka / Jordan Dam tailwater 3

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Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands

Bartram Canoe Trail

Canal Island / Dead Lake route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)

Moderate | About 11 river miles | Plan 3 days / 2 nights with confirmed platform reservations and full shuttle margin | Live score supported
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Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands

Bartram Canoe Trail

Dead Lake overnight route: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)

Moderate | About 7 river miles | Plan 2 days / 1 night with wind and campsite reservation margin | Live score supported
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Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands

Bartram Canoe Trail

Douglas Lake Trail: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)

Moderate | About 10.2 river miles | Allow 5–8 hours with open-water wind and navigation margin | Live score supported
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Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands

Bartram Canoe Trail

Fisher Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)

Moderate | About 8.9 river miles | Allow 4–7 hours with navigation and open-water margin | Live score supported
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A canoeist paddles the Harold Banks Canoe Trail on Alabama’s Tallapoosa River.
Alabama routeTallapoosa / Chambers CountiesTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Germany's FerryThe upper Harold Banks Canoe Trail section from Bibby's Ferry through the Fish Trap and brisk shoals to Germany's Ferry Bridge.

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Easy | About 8.25 river miles | Allow about 5 hours plus shuttle and scouting time | Live score supportedofficial source support
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A canoeist paddles the Harold Banks Canoe Trail on Alabama’s Tallapoosa River.
Alabama routeTallapoosa / Chambers CountiesTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Horseshoe BendA combined upper and middle Harold Banks itinerary from Bibby's Ferry through Germany's Ferry and Griffin Shoals to Horseshoe Bend.

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Easy | About 18 river miles | Plan a long day with an early start, scouting and shuttle margin | Live score supportedofficial source support
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A canoeist paddles the Harold Banks Canoe Trail on Alabama’s Tallapoosa River.
Alabama routeTallapoosa / Chambers CountiesTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekThe full Harold Banks Canoe Trail itinerary across the documented 25-mile Tallapoosa corridor from Bibby's Ferry to Jay Bird Creek.

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Easy | About 24 river miles | Plan a full-day or permitted overnight expedition with substantial shuttle margin | Live score supportedofficial source support
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A canoeist paddles the Harold Banks Canoe Trail on Alabama’s Tallapoosa River.
Alabama routeTallapoosa / Chambers CountiesTallapoosa RiverGermany's Ferry to Horseshoe BendThe middle Harold Banks section from Germany's Ferry through Griffin Shoals to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.

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Easy | About 9.75 river miles | Allow about 6 hours plus shuttle and scouting time | Live score supportedofficial source support
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A canoeist paddles the Harold Banks Canoe Trail on Alabama’s Tallapoosa River.
Alabama routeTallapoosa / Chambers CountiesTallapoosa RiverGermany's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekA combined middle and lower Harold Banks itinerary from Germany's Ferry through Horseshoe Bend and Peters Island to Jay Bird Creek.

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Easy | About 15.75 river miles | Plan a long day with shoal scouting and shuttle margin | Live score supportedofficial source support
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A canoeist paddles the Harold Banks Canoe Trail on Alabama’s Tallapoosa River.
Alabama routeTallapoosa / Chambers CountiesTallapoosa RiverHorseshoe Bend to Jay Bird CreekThe most popular and scenic lower Harold Banks section from Horseshoe Bend past Peters Island, shoal lilies and side chutes to Jay Bird Creek.

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Easy | About 6 river miles | Allow about 4 hours plus shuttle and scouting time | Live score supportedofficial source support
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Beginner routes

Alabama beginner routes

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Flint RiverLittle Cove Road access to Hays Nature Preserve / Cherokee LandingMadison County / Huntsville | About 6 river milesFlint RiverRyland Pike access to Little Cove Road accessMadison County / Huntsville | About 10 river milesFlint RiverRyland Pike access to Talado Landing / US 72Madison County / Huntsville | About 5 river milesFlint RiverTalado Landing / US 72 to Little Cove Road accessMadison County / Huntsville | About 5 river milesLocust ForkCounty Highway 14 public put-in to Cold Branch Road public take-outBlount County | About 10 river milesLocust ForkFive Points Road public put-in to Taylor Ford Road public take-outBlount County | About 3 river milesTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Germany's FerryTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | About 8.25 river milesTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Horseshoe BendTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | About 18 river miles

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Autauga Creek / Alabama River connectorPrattville City Hall to Cooters Pond ParkAbout 13 river miles | Plan a long daylight day with portage, weather and shuttle marginAutauga Creek Canoe TrailBridge Creek / County Road 10 to Prattville City Hall portageAbout 9 river miles | Plan a full daylight day with portage and shuttle marginAutauga Creek Canoe TrailPrattville City Hall to Autauga Creek Canoe Trail ParkAbout 4 river miles | Allow 2–3 hours plus shuttle and dam scoutingCahaba RiverGrants Mill access to Old Overton Road accessAbout 6.9 river miles | Allow 4–6 hours with shoal scouting and shuttle timeCahaba RiverMoon River access to Grants Mill accessAbout 5.1 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with shoal scouting and shuttle timeCahaba RiverOld Overton Road access to US Highway 280 accessAbout 6.5 river miles | Allow 4–7 hours with shoal scouting and dam-margin planning

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Bartram Canoe Trail13
Bartram Canoe Trail hubCanal Island / Dead Lake route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Canal Island overnight route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Dead Lake overnight route: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Douglas Lake Trail: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Fisher Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Globe Creek Trail: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Indian Mound Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Jug Lake overnight route: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Red Hill / Proctor Creek Trail: Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Richardson Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Spoonbill Sandbar / Two Rivers Point route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Spoonbill Sandbar overnight route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Two Rivers Point overnight route: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)
Tallapoosa River7
Tallapoosa River hubBibby's Ferry to Germany's FerryBibby's Ferry to Horseshoe BendBibby's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekGermany's Ferry to Horseshoe BendGermany's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekHorseshoe Bend to Jay Bird CreekPeters Island to Jay Bird Creek
Locust Fork5
Locust Fork hubCounty Highway 14 public put-in to Cold Branch Road public take-outFive Points Road public put-in to Kings Bend Scenic Overlook Park at Highway 79Five Points Road public put-in to Taylor Ford Road public take-outSwann Covered Bridge public put-in to Covered Bridge Road near Nectar public take-outTaylor Ford Road public put-in to Kings Bend Scenic Overlook Park at Highway 79 public take-out
Flint River4
Flint River hubLittle Cove Road access to Hays Nature Preserve / Cherokee LandingRyland Pike access to Little Cove Road accessRyland Pike access to Talado Landing / US 72Talado Landing / US 72 to Little Cove Road access
Terrapin Creek4
Terrapin Creek hubChief Ladiga Trail Campground to County Road 70 bridgeCounty Road 49 bridge to Chief Ladiga Trail CampgroundCounty Road 70 bridge to Stewart Bridge / County Road 8Stewart Bridge / County Road 8 to Ellisville outfitter take-out
Autauga Creek Canoe Trail3
Autauga Creek Canoe Trail hubBridge Creek / County Road 10 to Prattville City Hall portagePrattville City Hall to Autauga Creek Canoe Trail ParkPrattville City Hall to Cooters Pond Park
Cahaba River3
Cahaba River hubGrants Mill access to Old Overton Road accessMoon River access to Grants Mill accessOld Overton Road access to US Highway 280 access
Coosa River3
Coosa River hubCorn Creek Park public access to Gold Star Park public exitJordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exitJordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Gold Star Park public exit
Hatchet Creek3
Hatchet Creek hubHighway 231 Bridge to Kings Bridge take-outHighway 280 Bridge to Highway 231 BridgeHighway 280 Bridge to Kings Bridge take-out
Mulberry Fork3
Mulberry Fork hubBlountville Road access to County Road 10 accessBlountville Road access to Garden City River ParkCounty Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31
Sipsey Fork2
Sipsey Fork hubCounty Route 60 (Sipsey Recreational Area) to W.T. Mims Family Public Access at Alabama Highway 33W.T. Mims Family Public Access at Alabama Highway 33 to County Road B15 access

By region

Autauga County / Prattville1
Autauga Creek Canoe Trail: Bridge Creek / County Road 10 to Prattville City Hall portage
Bankhead National Forest / Winston County2
Sipsey Fork: County Route 60 (Sipsey Recreational Area) to W.T. Mims Family Public Access at Alabama Highway 33Sipsey Fork: W.T. Mims Family Public Access at Alabama Highway 33 to County Road B15 access
Birmingham / Upper Cahaba Blueway3
Cahaba River: Grants Mill access to Old Overton Road accessCahaba River: Moon River access to Grants Mill accessCahaba River: Old Overton Road access to US Highway 280 access
Blount County5
Locust Fork: County Highway 14 public put-in to Cold Branch Road public take-outLocust Fork: Five Points Road public put-in to Kings Bend Scenic Overlook Park at Highway 79Locust Fork: Five Points Road public put-in to Taylor Ford Road public take-outLocust Fork: Swann Covered Bridge public put-in to Covered Bridge Road near Nectar public take-outLocust Fork: Taylor Ford Road public put-in to Kings Bend Scenic Overlook Park at Highway 79 public take-out
Blount County / Garden City3
Mulberry Fork: Blountville Road access to County Road 10 accessMulberry Fork: Blountville Road access to Garden City River ParkMulberry Fork: County Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31
Calhoun County / Piedmont2
Terrapin Creek: Chief Ladiga Trail Campground to County Road 70 bridgeTerrapin Creek: County Road 70 bridge to Stewart Bridge / County Road 8
Cherokee County / Ellisville1
Terrapin Creek: Stewart Bridge / County Road 8 to Ellisville outfitter take-out
Cleburne County / Borden Springs1
Terrapin Creek: County Road 49 bridge to Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
Coosa County / Central Alabama3
Hatchet Creek: Highway 231 Bridge to Kings Bridge take-outHatchet Creek: Highway 280 Bridge to Highway 231 BridgeHatchet Creek: Highway 280 Bridge to Kings Bridge take-out
Madison County / Huntsville4
Flint River: Little Cove Road access to Hays Nature Preserve / Cherokee LandingFlint River: Ryland Pike access to Little Cove Road accessFlint River: Ryland Pike access to Talado Landing / US 72Flint River: Talado Landing / US 72 to Little Cove Road access
Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands13
Bartram Canoe Trail: Canal Island / Dead Lake route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Canal Island overnight route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Dead Lake overnight route: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Douglas Lake Trail: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Fisher Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Globe Creek Trail: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Indian Mound Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Jug Lake overnight route: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Red Hill / Proctor Creek Trail: Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Richardson Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Spoonbill Sandbar / Two Rivers Point route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Spoonbill Sandbar overnight route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Bartram Canoe Trail: Two Rivers Point overnight route: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)
Prattville / Alabama River1
Autauga Creek / Alabama River connector: Prattville City Hall to Cooters Pond Park
Prattville / Autauga County1
Autauga Creek Canoe Trail: Prattville City Hall to Autauga Creek Canoe Trail Park
Tallapoosa / Chambers Counties7
Tallapoosa River: Bibby's Ferry to Germany's FerryTallapoosa River: Bibby's Ferry to Horseshoe BendTallapoosa River: Bibby's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa River: Germany's Ferry to Horseshoe BendTallapoosa River: Germany's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa River: Horseshoe Bend to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa River: Peters Island to Jay Bird Creek
Wetumpka / Jordan Dam tailwater3
Coosa River: Corn Creek Park public access to Gold Star Park public exitCoosa River: Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exitCoosa River: Jordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Gold Star Park public exit

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Autauga Creek / Alabama River connectorPrattville City Hall to Cooters Pond ParkPrattville / Alabama River | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreAutauga Creek Canoe TrailBridge Creek / County Road 10 to Prattville City Hall portageAutauga County / Prattville | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreAutauga Creek Canoe TrailPrattville City Hall to Autauga Creek Canoe Trail ParkPrattville / Autauga County | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreBartram Canoe TrailCanal Island / Dead Lake route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailCanal Island overnight route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreBartram Canoe TrailDead Lake overnight route: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailDouglas Lake Trail: Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge) to Upper Bryant Landing public-use access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailFisher Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailGlobe Creek Trail: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailIndian Mound Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailJug Lake overnight route: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailRed Hill / Proctor Creek Trail: Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailRichardson Island Trail: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailSpoonbill Sandbar / Two Rivers Point route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedBartram Canoe TrailSpoonbill Sandbar overnight route: French's Lake Coastal Access Kiosk (water-entry edge) to Hubbard Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreBartram Canoe TrailTwo Rivers Point overnight route: Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge) to Rice Creek Landing public access (water-entry edge)Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Baldwin County Forever Wild lands | Moderate | Live score supportedCahaba RiverGrants Mill access to Old Overton Road accessBirmingham / Upper Cahaba Blueway | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCahaba RiverMoon River access to Grants Mill accessBirmingham / Upper Cahaba Blueway | Moderate | Live score supportedCahaba RiverOld Overton Road access to US Highway 280 accessBirmingham / Upper Cahaba Blueway | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCoosa RiverCorn Creek Park public access to Gold Star Park public exitWetumpka / Jordan Dam tailwater | Moderate | Live score supportedCoosa RiverJordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Corn Creek Park public exitWetumpka / Jordan Dam tailwater | Moderate | Live score supportedCoosa RiverJordan Dam tailwater public put-in to Gold Star Park public exitWetumpka / Jordan Dam tailwater | Moderate | Live score supportedFlint RiverLittle Cove Road access to Hays Nature Preserve / Cherokee LandingMadison County / Huntsville | Easy | Live score supportedFlint RiverRyland Pike access to Little Cove Road accessMadison County / Huntsville | Easy | Live score supportedFlint RiverRyland Pike access to Talado Landing / US 72Madison County / Huntsville | Easy | Live score supportedFlint RiverTalado Landing / US 72 to Little Cove Road accessMadison County / Huntsville | Easy | Live score supportedHatchet CreekHighway 231 Bridge to Kings Bridge take-outCoosa County / Central Alabama | Hard | Live score supportedHatchet CreekHighway 280 Bridge to Highway 231 BridgeCoosa County / Central Alabama | Hard | Live score supportedHatchet CreekHighway 280 Bridge to Kings Bridge take-outCoosa County / Central Alabama | Hard | Live score supportedLocust ForkCounty Highway 14 public put-in to Cold Branch Road public take-outBlount County | Easy | Live score supportedLocust ForkFive Points Road public put-in to Kings Bend Scenic Overlook Park at Highway 79Blount County | Moderate | Live score supportedLocust ForkFive Points Road public put-in to Taylor Ford Road public take-outBlount County | Easy | Live score supportedLocust ForkSwann Covered Bridge public put-in to Covered Bridge Road near Nectar public take-outBlount County | Moderate | Live score supportedLocust ForkTaylor Ford Road public put-in to Kings Bend Scenic Overlook Park at Highway 79 public take-outBlount County | Moderate | Live score supportedMulberry ForkBlountville Road access to County Road 10 accessBlount County / Garden City | Moderate | Live score supportedMulberry ForkBlountville Road access to Garden City River ParkBlount County / Garden City | Moderate | Live score supportedMulberry ForkCounty Road 10 access to Garden City River Park / Old U.S. Highway 31Blount County / Garden City | Moderate | Live score supportedSipsey ForkCounty Route 60 (Sipsey Recreational Area) to W.T. Mims Family Public Access at Alabama Highway 33Bankhead National Forest / Winston County | Moderate | Live score supportedSipsey ForkW.T. Mims Family Public Access at Alabama Highway 33 to County Road B15 accessBankhead National Forest / Winston County | Moderate | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Germany's FerryTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Horseshoe BendTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverBibby's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverGermany's Ferry to Horseshoe BendTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverGermany's Ferry to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverHorseshoe Bend to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTallapoosa RiverPeters Island to Jay Bird CreekTallapoosa / Chambers Counties | Easy | Live score supportedTerrapin CreekChief Ladiga Trail Campground to County Road 70 bridgeCalhoun County / Piedmont | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreTerrapin CreekCounty Road 49 bridge to Chief Ladiga Trail CampgroundCleburne County / Borden Springs | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreTerrapin CreekCounty Road 70 bridge to Stewart Bridge / County Road 8Calhoun County / Piedmont | Moderate | Live score supportedTerrapin CreekStewart Bridge / County Road 8 to Ellisville outfitter take-outCherokee County / Ellisville | Moderate | Live score supported

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