Talladega Creek - Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77


Talladega Creek, Alabama, US

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Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77

Usual Difficulty III (for normal flows)
Length 7.25 Miles
Avg. Gradient 28 fpm
Max Gradient 40 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
TALLADEGA CREEK AT ALPINE AL
usgs-02406500 500 - 10000 cfs III 18h17m 144 cfs (rc= -0.0 )


River Description

See also Alabama Whitewater.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2001-12-28 07:15:50

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Rob Roy Rapid

Detail Trip Report  Rob Roy Rapid  @Talladega Creek Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77, AL(632.74KB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

AlabamaWhitewater.com recommends a rising level on this indicator gage. They also recommend 4" on the gage at the takeout bridge at Waldo as a bare minimum. (1.5' is good, they say.)

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
TALLADEGA CREEK AT ALPINE AL
usgs-02406500 500 - 10000 cfs III 18h17m 144 cfs (rc= -0.0 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
500 -10000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable III Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Report - Reports of Talladega Creek Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77 and related gauges

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Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
2y83d13h57m @Talladega Creek Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77 [AL] Talladega creek n/a n/a
2y86d12h26m Talladega AL [AL] Typical rapids on Talladega Creek n/a n/a
2y86d12h31m @Talladega Creek Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77 [AL] Talladega creek below Rob Roy n/a n/a
2y194d13h27m Waldo [AL] Rapid at Rob Roy Forge n/a n/a
2y226d14h15m Talladega CreekSkyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77 [AL] Account of 07/01/09 n/a n/a
2y242d21h19m Talladega [AL] Talladega creek n/a n/a

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User Comments


2005-04-08 18:09:09 (2500 days ago)
Tom WelanderDetails
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.<br>
<br>
Addresses for Mapquest<br>
<br>
PUT-IN: Trig & LaVerne, Red Wagon Retreat, 256-362-2592,<br>
600 Skyline Dr (aka Skyway Mtwy),<br>
Talladega, AL 35160-5248<br>
<br>
TAKE-OUT: Old Mill Restaurant 256-761-0043,<br>
57900 AL Highway 77,<br>
Talladega, AL 35160-4034<br>
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 Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge, State Rte 77, Talladega Creek Alabama, US (mobile)