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Alabama Segments

 

Jeff Duncan
National Park Service
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance
175 Hamm Rd. Suite C
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 266-1150

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River
County
Reach
Length
Year Listed/ Update
Description
Other States
Bear Creek Marion, Franklin RM 41, MS State line, to RM 98, AL 241 bridge west of Bear Creek community
57
1982
  S, R Significant recreational facilities, including canoe trail in undeveloped, natural corridor.  
Big Canoe Creek St. Clair RM 5, Etowah County line, to RM 32, I-59 bridge
27
1982
  S, R, F Free-flowing, exceptionally scenic stream segment.  
Black Warrior River, Locust Fork Jefferson, Blount, Cullman, Marshall, Etowah RM 34, approximately one mile above US 78 bridge, to RM 124, AL 75 bridge
90
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Relatively undeveloped whitewater stream with cascading waterfalls and beautiful stands of mountain laurel and wild azaleas.  
Black Warrior River, Mulberry Fork Blount, Cullman RM 59, I-65 bridge, to RM 113, Walker County line
54
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Scenic, undeveloped canoeing stream.  
Blackwater River Baldwin RM 0, confluence with Perdido River, to RM 20, one mile below US 90/AL 16 bridge
20
1982
  S, R Heavily utilized, crystal clear, spring-fed river with clay bluffs and Class II rapids; white sandy banks and cypress stands in lower reach.  
Blackwater River Escambia, Covington RM 44, FL State line, to RM 57, US 27/AL 15 bridge
13
1982
  S, R, F, W Entire segment flows through Conecuh National Forest; extensive stands of Atlantic white cedar.  
Buttahatchie River Lamar, Marion, Winston RM 40, MS State line, to RM 109, headwaters
69
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Relatively undisturbed stream with numerous shoals and scenic bluffs; popular floating stream with exceptional fishery; sitings of American alligator, bald eagle, Bachman's warbler and Florida panther.  
Cahaba River Jefferson, St. Clair RM 138, US 31 south of Birmingham, to RM 186, below Trucks Lake
48
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C See Segment One  
Cahaba River Dallas RM 0, confluence with Alabama River, to RM 22, US 80 west of Selma
22
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Wildlife, hiking, fishing, boating and significant historic and archaeological sites.  
Chickasaw Bogue Marengo RM 0, confluence with Tombigbee River, to RM 38, headwaters near Wilcox County line
38
1982
  S, R One of the most popular canoe streams in the State.  
Chickasaw Creek Mobile RM 4, US 43/AL 13 bridge, to RM 30, headwaters north of Turnerville
26
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Natural, crystal clear, spring fed stream; well known for wildlife and recreational opportunities.  
Chipola and Cowarts Creek Houston RM 97, FL State line, to RM 107, AL 55 bridge
10
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Predominantly limestone stream with clear water, long gentle runs, pools, rocks and rapids; official State canoe trail.   
Choccolocco Creek Talladega, Calhoun RM 5, US 231/AL 77 bridge, to RM 50, below AL 9 bridge
45
1982
  S, R, F, W Excellent recreational potential; in proximity to population centers.  
Choctawhatchee River and East Fork Geneva, Houston, Dale, Henry, Barbour RM 78, FL State line, to RM 170, headwaters southeast of Clayton
92
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Scenic recreational stream of ecological significance; excellent water quality; Point Washington State Wildlife Management Area adjacent; Morrison Springs.  
Coosa River Elmore RM 6, above Wetumka, to RM 13, below Jordon Dam
7
1982
  R, G, F, W, H, C Excellent fishery; known archaeological sites.  
Cypress Creek Lauderdale RM 5, west of Florence, to RM 25, TN State line
20
1982
  S, R Significant recreational site; designated canoe trail.  
Elk River Limestone RM 22, above Lake Wheeler, to RM 33, TN State line
11
1982
  S, R, F High quality fishing stream.  
Escambia River and Conecuh River Escambia, Conecuh, Covington RM 51, FL State line, to RM 118, one mile below village of River Falls
67
1982
  S, R, F, H, C Relatively undisturbed stream; approximately 10 miles from boundary of Conecuh National Forest.  
Escambia River and Conecuh River Covington, Crenshaw, Pike, Bullock RM 132, above Gantt Lake, to RM 221, headwaters northeast of Peachburg
89
1982
  S, R, F, W See initial comments  
Escatawpa River Washington RM 87, Deer Park, to RM 113, headwaters south of Copeland
26
1982
  S, R, F, W Bordered by hardwood swamps and white sandbars; tannin-stained water meandering through red clay; supports variety of sub-tropical flora and fauna.  
Halawakee Creek Lee, Chambers RM 0, confluence with Chattahoochee River, to RM 23, headwaters east of Oak Bowery
23
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Free-flowing accessible stream of significant historic value.  
Hatchett Creek Coosa RM 8, Coosa County 29 bridge, to RM 47, northeast of Goodwater
39
1982
  S, R, F, W Exceptionally scenic canoeing stream.  
Line Creek Montgomery, Macon RM 0, confluence with Tallapoosa River, to RM 17, south of Chesson
17
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Scenic recreational stream in close proximity to population center.  
Little Cahaba River and Shoal Creek Bibb, Shelby RM 0, confluence with Cahaba River, to RM 35, headwaters north of Elliotsville
35
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Picturesque whitewater stream with numerous shoals and waterfalls; bordered in part by Game Management Area.  
Little River Baldwin, Monroe, Escambia RM 5, above AL 59 bridge, to RM 12, AL 1 bridge
7
1982
  S, R, F, W Outstanding State coastal canoe stream with numerous sand bars.  
Little River and West Fork and East Fork Cherokee, DeKalb RM 5, backwaters of Weiss Lake, to RM 29, River Park in DeSoto State Park; RM 0, confluence with Little River, to RM 8, near GA State line
32
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Flows through deepest gorge East of the Grand Canyon; 11.5 miles designated State Wild and Scenic River.  
Majors Creek Baldwin RM 4, AL 59 bridge, to RM 12, AL 96 bridge
8
1982
  S, F, W, H Totally wild coastal stream.  
Noxubee River Sumter RM 0, confluence with Tombigbee River, to RM 25, MS State line
25
1982
  R, F, W, H, C Numerous archaeological and historical sites in corridor area.  
Perdido River Baldwin RM 0, Perdido Bay, to RM 51, one mile below US 31/AL 3 bridge
51
1982
  S, R, F, W Excellent deep blackwater float stream with magnificent stands of Atlantic white cedar.
FL
Sipsey River and New River Pickens, Greene, Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Marion, Winston RM 0, confluence with Tombigbee River, to RM 146, headwaters south of Glen Mary
146
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Excellent example of swamp river.  
Six Mile Creek Bibb RM 0, confluence with Little Cahaba River, to RM 6, headwaters near town of Six Mile
6
1982
  S, R, G Remote, totally forested stream corridor in Game Management Area.  
Sougahatchee River Tallapoosa, Lee RM 0, confluence with Tallapoosa River and Lake Gates, to RM 43, Sougahatchee Lake near Opelika
43
1982
  S, R, F, W Heavily utilized forested stream.  
Styx River Baldwin RM 0, confluence with Perdido River, to RM 35, one mile above AL 57 bridge
35
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Shallow and unique coastal stream with sandstone rapids and white sand bars.  
Tallapoosa River Montgomery, Macon, Elmore RM 6, US 231 bridge near Wetumpka, to RM 41, below Tallassee and Thurlow Dam
35
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Undeveloped and undisturbed ecological values.  
Tallapoosa River Tallapoosa, Chambers RM 83, Jay Bird Landing, to RM 107, Bibbys Ferry and AL 64 bridge
24
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Flows through Horseshoe Bend National Monument Park.  
Uchee Creek and Little Uchee Creek Russell, Lee RM 0, confluence with Chattahoochee River, to RM 29, County Road 65 bridge; RM 0, confluence with Uchee Creek, to RM 11, below US 80 bridge
40
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Archaeologically significant corridor area.  
Yellow River Covington RM 55, FL State line, to RM 81, two miles below US 84/AL 12 bridge
26
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Flows through Eglin State Wildlife Management Area; official State Canoe Trail; hardwood forests and cypress swamps; valuable fishery.