Stone Creek

Oak Heights Rd to Tallapoosa river

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DifficultyII(IV)
Length3 mi
Avg Gradient40 fpm
Reach Info Last UpdatedApril 26, 2003

River Description

Stone Creek makes a nice alternate put-in for the Tallapoosa if it's running. It empties into the Tallapoosa just below the put-in for that run. If it's been raining enough for Stone to run, the Tallapoosa is probably running too. There is one good class 4 rapid right after the put-in with a couple of lines as well as an undercut and a log. There is a class 3 rapid following that and the rest is class 1-2. The stream bed is narrow though and the current is swift throughout the run. There may be several logs spanning the creek near water level. The run is scenic, with rock bluffs bordering the creek.


River Features

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Distance: 0 mi

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Distance: 1.5 mi
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WV

Most of the creek looks like this. Notice the mountain laurel. In late April the banks are lined with the blooming shrubs. It's worth it if you can catch a run when they're in bloom.