Salt Creek - Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd


Salt Creek, Alabama, US

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Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd

Usual Difficulty III-IV(V) (for normal flows)
Length 3 Miles
Avg. Gradient 40 fpm
Max Gradient 120 fpm

Salt Creek


Salt Creek
Photo of Will Reeves by Scott Zinc taken 1993

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK AT JACKSON SHOAL NR LINCOLN AL
usgs-02404400 2000 - 10000 cfs III-IV(V) 00h23m 420 cfs (rc= -0.2 )


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.


StreamTeam Status: Verified
Last Updated: 2006-01-25 23:28:35

Salt Creek

Detail Trip Report  Salt Creek  Salt Creek, AL(109.09KB .jpeg)

the rapids start

Detail Trip Report  the rapids start  Salt Creek, AL(40.24KB .jpeg)

Salt Creek Falls

Detail Trip Report  Salt Creek Falls  Salt Creek, AL(44.19KB .jpeg)

First ledge

Detail Trip Report  First ledge  Salt Creek, AL(45.10KB .jpeg)

Salt Creek an average drop

Detail Trip Report  Salt Creek an average drop  Salt Creek, AL(52.29KB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

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.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
CHOCCOLOCCO CREEK AT JACKSON SHOAL NR LINCOLN AL
usgs-02404400 2000 - 10000 cfs III-IV(V) 00h23m 420 cfs (rc= -0.2 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
2000 -10000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable III-IV(V) Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Report - Reports of Salt Creek Salt Creek Rd to Henderson Lake Rd and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Salt Creek [AL] Salt Creek n/a will reeves
> 10 years Salt Creek [AL] Salt Creek an average drop n/a will reeves
> 10 years Salt Creek [AL] the rapids start n/a will reeves

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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 01/15/95

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 01/15/95

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 01/15/95

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 01/15/95

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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