Johnnies Creek,

3. Canyon Rim Road to Canyon Mouth Park

Usual Difficulty	IV(V) (may vary with level)
Length	1.02 Miles
Avg. Gradient	288 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
WEST FORK LITTLE R AT DESOTO PARK NR FORT PAYNE AL
usgs-02398950	350 - 1000 cfs	IV(V)	00h42m	82 cfs (rc= -0.4 )

River Description

Johnnies Creek is the classic class IV-IV+ creek in Alabama. The lower section from Canyon Rim Road (CR 275) to the Little River is the most frequently run creek in Little River Canyon. It runs more often then the other canyon creeks and seems to be everyone's favorite. It is solid class IV-IV+ creeking with one class V and plenty of undercuts and sieves spread throughout the run. It's continuous from start to finish, but its length and easy shuttle make multiple runs per day the norm. The rapids are difficult to scout, and having someone take you down the first time is a blessing. All rapids are runnable, although Gorilla Constrictor is most often walked. Several injuries have occurred here.