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Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd

Class III-IV(V)
3 Miles
Avg Gradient 40 fpm
Max Gradient 120 fpm

Salt Creek


Salt Creek
Photo of Will Reeves by Scott Zinc taken 1969-12-31

Gauge Information

Salt Creek
Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd III-IV(V)
low
150
7/25 12:30
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  2000 cfs

River Description

From Will Reeves:
"Put in on Salt Creek road or upstream on a gravel road if needed (the best put-in is on private land on Salt Creek Rd., the other side of the bridge would be a tough put-in). This is a nice little creek run near the highest point in the state. It is totally different from the runs on Lookout or Sand Mountain. The bedrock is hard granitic rock. The creek above the Salt Creek crossing is small and sandy, with few rapids above a class I riffle. Below the bridge the character changes. The creek becomes a boulder field with small ledges, holes, and drops. After a short stretch of good drops it drops over Salt Creek Falls. The drop is runnable I understand. However on the only descent I've made, we portaged using ropes to lower the boats. The waterfall drops into a large amphitheater and is quite impressive. After the waterfall the creek continues with class III quality drops for awhile and flattens out."

Apperently Richard Vest, Matt, and Rich did the first descent of Salt Creek Falls. Richard broke some ribs, Rich hurt or chipped a tooth and Matt was uninjured.


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Last Updated: 2006-01-25 23:28:35

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Salt Creek


Salt Creek  Salt Creek AL
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Salt Creek an average drop


Salt Creek an average drop  Salt Creek AL
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First ledge  Salt Creek AL
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the rapids start


the rapids start  Salt Creek AL
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Gauge Description:

This run requires a lot of water and a good rain. Make sure the rivers are still rising before going to Salt Creek.

Choccolocco Creek nr Lincoln, [ AL ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
17.65 150 7/25 12:30

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
AL Choccolocco Creek— Jackson Trace to Hwy.77 I(II) 150 cfs   7/25 12:30
AL Salt Creek— Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd III-IV(V) 150 cfs   low 7/25 12:30

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:1127
USGS Station:02404400
HUC:03150106
Latitude:33.5483
Longitude:-86.0969
Class:-1

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
1.0Backyard rapidsIIPhoto
1.5First LedgeIIIHazard Photo
1.6Salt Creek FallsPortage Hazard Waterfall Photo
2.0Follow up rapidsIII+Hazard Playspot Photo

Rapid Descriptions

Backyard rapids (Class II, Mile 1.0)

the rapids start

the rapids start
Photo of Rob Maxwell by Will Reeves taken Jan 1995

After passing under Salt Creek Road, a house will be visible on river left. At this point the river changes from a narrow stream with sand and gravel to a rockgarden that soon leads into ledges and a waterfall.

First Ledge (Class III, Mile 1.5)

First ledge

First ledge
Photo of Clint Rinehart by Will Reeves taken Jan 1995

After the river makes a slight bend, the rapids start with some entertaining ledges.

Salt Creek Falls

Salt Creek Falls

Salt Creek Falls
Photo of The falls by Will Reeves taken Jan 1995

Salt Creek falls is either a major portage on river left or an event involving a rope lowering on river right. The falls has been run with both successful and slightly less successful lines.

Follow up rapids (Class III+, Mile 2.0)

Salt Creek an average drop

Salt Creek an average drop
Photo of Clint Rinehart by Will Reeves taken January 1995

After the falls the river keeps up the good rapids for more than half a mile before slowing to flatwater again.


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