Talladega Creek

Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77

DifficultyIII
Length7.6 mi
Avg Gradient28 fpm
GaugeTalladega Creek at Alpine Al
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
103 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedDecember 28, 2001

River Description


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Take Out

Distance: 7.25 mi
Take Out

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Untitled

Aug 2, 2009


This is the only class III on the river. At higher levels shoud be scouted. This run is absolutely georgious. It's all in the NF till the takeout. There is a great resturaunt in the takeout. The catfish is great.

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Untitled

Jun 14, 2009


Pics at old Rob Roy Forge

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Tom Welander

Apr 8, 2005


The landowners Trig and LaVerne charge $2/boat if you choose to launch from and park on their property, which extends above and below the bridge on both sides of the river. They live in the hand-built house nearest the put-in and provide a variety of services to boaters and through-hikers.

Addresses for Mapquest

PUT-IN: Trig & LaVerne, Red Wagon Retreat, 256-362-2592,

600 Skyline Dr (aka Skyway Mtwy),

Talladega, AL 35160-5248

TAKE-OUT: Old Mill Restaurant 256-761-0043,

57900 AL Highway 77,

Talladega, AL 35160-4034