Paddling Alabama

by Cuhaj, Joe; Burdick, Curt

• ISBN13: 9780762721924
• ISBN10: 0762721928
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Falcon Guides

Summary

From the Appalachian highlands in the north to the Gulf Coast, this guide offers paddling opportunities ranging from classic whitewater rapids to meandering rivers, quiet lakes, and saltwater estuaries. Join authors Joe Cuhaj and Curt Burdick for a statewide tour of Alabama's premier paddling destinations for the canoeist and kayaker. Each destination is described and mapped in detail, with information on put-in points and take-outs, water conditions, and flora and fauna. Sidebars and at-a-glance data highlight local history, seasonal attractions and cultural events, restaurants, paddlesports organizations, and much more.

Author Biography

Curt Burdick, a veteran paddler, grew up in Michigan and today lives with his wife and their two sons in Daphne, Alabama. He is a programmer in the software industry.
Joe Cuhaj, a former radio broadcaster, is the author of Hike America: Alabama. He is a seasoned outdoorsman living in Daphne, Alabama, with his wife and daughter.

Table of Contents

Map Legend	viii
Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	1	(7)
How to Use This Guide---Or, Using This Guide for Everything but Kindling	8	(4)
Preparing for That ``Three-Hour Cruise''	12	(10)
Gulf Coast Region
Escatawpa River	22	(6)
Hurricane Creek	28	(6)
Magnolia River	34	(7)
Rice Creek/Mound Island	41	(6)
Navy Cove	47	(6)
Perdido River	53	(6)
Sand Island	59	(7)
Styx River	66	(7)
Southeast Region
Big Escambia Creek	73	(7)
Choctawhatchee River	80	(6)
Conecuh River	86	(6)
Pea River	92	(6)
Sepulga River	98	(5)
West Fork of the Choctawhatchee River	103	(6)
Yellow River	109	(7)
Central Region
Coosa River	116	(7)
Elkahatchee Creek	123	(6)
Hatchet River North	129	(6)
Little Cahaba River	135	(7)
Tallapoosa River	142	(7)
Weogufka Creek	149	(5)
Weoka Creek	154	(8)
North Region
Bear Creek	162	(7)
Borden Creek	169	(8)
Flint River	177	(6)
Lower Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River	183	(7)
Lower Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River	190	(6)
Sipsey River	196	(7)
Terrapin Creek	203	(6)
Appendix A---Resources and Information	209	(13)
Appendix B---River Recipes	222	(2)
Appendix C---Other Resources	224	(1)
Glossary---Paddling Lingo from Canoe & Kayak Magazine	225	(4)
About the Authors	229