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Kayak the Coosa River in Central Alabama’s River Region
Wetumpka, Alabama
Fun kayaking in central Alabama about 20 minutes north of Montgomery. There are several places to rent kayaks locally costing around $25 for a good sit on top.
The journey starts below Walter Bouldin Dam and finishes around Wetumpka Alabama. That makes the trip about seven miles. The Dam releases anywhere from 2000 to 10000 cfps during spring and summer. The Coosa River has three major sets ...
Fishing Trail in Jordan Dam
Wetumpka, Alabama
2 mi
/ 99 ft gain
This is an iconic spot in central Alabama. It is below the great fishing lake Jordan, and above the most common entry for the Coosa River kayaking adventure.
Approximately a one mile hike from the dam to the boat launch. However, the rock formations you have to cross are not for the faint of heart.
The dam has a fairly constant release for either power or recreation. The high rain times will ...
Swayback Bridge Trail
Wetumpka, Alabama
4.89 mi
/ 371 ft gain
Swayback Bridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Wetumpka, Alabama.
Hike Swayback Bridge Trail
Wetumpka, Alabama
4.6 mi
/ 272 ft gain
Just 15 miles and 20 minutes north of central Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery. You will usually meet someone, but rarely find Swayback Bridge area crowded. It is a classic compact hiking and biking trail in central Alabama.
Designed as a single track biking trail system bikers and hikers mingle freely. It has four loops of progressively difficult terrain totaling about 12 miles. The shortest...
Lagoon Park Trail
Montgomery, Alabama
2.4 mi
/ 144 ft gain
Lagoon Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Montgomery, Alabama.
Cane Creek to Turkey Ridge Loop
Millbrook, Alabama
1.7 mi
/ 203 ft gain
Cane Creek to Turkey Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Millbrook, Alabama.
Hilltop Pass and Treetop Loop
Millbrook, Alabama
1.49 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Hilltop Pass and Treetop Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Millbrook, Alabama.
Confederate Memorial Park Loop
Verbena, Alabama
1.44 mi
/ 89 ft gain
Confederate Memorial Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Marbury, Alabama.
John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail
Dadeville, Alabama
4.32 mi
/ 689 ft gain
John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Kent, Alabama.
Places to stay
Montgomery, Alabama
Gunter Hill
Overview
Gunter Hill Campground offers a peaceful scene of trees and nature on the backwaters of the Alabama River. The fishing is excell...
Hardaway, Alabama
Wild Wild West Kamp
11 AC of land in a beautiful county setting away from the city. 10 minute from The Historic Tuskegee town, Lake Tuskegee and Tuskegee n...
From $35 / night
Lowndesboro, Alabama
Prairie Creek (Al)
Overview
Prairie Creek Campground is situated beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part of the scenic Alab...
Selma, Alabama
Six Mile Creek
Overview
Six Mile Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir...
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