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Big Wills Creek Laid Back

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Big Wills Creek Laid Back
Region

Central

Bodies of Water to Explore

Big Wills Creek near Attalla

Best Season

Spring, Summer

Skill Level

Paddles: 1 – no skill, desire to learn; 2 – moderate, knowledge needed; 3 – advanced, know whats up

Distances

7.2 miles or 10.19 miles

Trip Duration

2 Day

Recommended Put In & Take Out

Put-In: Use Big Wills Outfitters, 2881 Wesson Gap Road, Attalla, as a place to park and pay them to shuttle you upstream or rent a kayak. An option at the end of this trip is to paddle a bit further under a railroad bridge – but you must first ask the outfitter if the log jam is still present. If you do go ahead, then a dangerous low-head dam with rebar and metal grist mill parts are in the left side breach. Instead of the breach, portage on the right side which is also a fully developed campground – you can float about a quarter mile more to their take-out, or rent their inner-tubes for a lazy time on the water.

Take Out: Big Wills Outfitters(7.2 Miles), Big Wills Campground(10.19)- An option at the end of this trip is to paddle a bit further under a railroad bridge – but you must first ask the outfitter if the log jam is still present. If you do go ahead, then a dangerous low-head dam with rebar and metal grist mill parts are in the left side breach. Instead of the breach, portage on the right side which is also a fully developed campground – you can float about a quarter mile more to their take-out, or rent their inner-tubes for a lazy time on the water.

Outfitters Nearby

Big Wills Outfitters
Big Wills Campground

Trip Summary

Laid back, pleasant cool waters slowly meandering along Big Wills Creek. Enjoy numerous gravel bars that make for great picnics and relaxation. If you decide to get out at the Big Wills Outfitter, they offer a primitive site for your ease. Or paddle a bit further if you have your own boat and find a camp site at Big Wills Campground that offers a shady retreat when most you need it and use their tubes to float the river on day two. Wherever your journey takes you Big Wills Creek is sure to be the perfect backdrop!

Trail Highlights

Day 1

  • Stop 1: 7.2 miles, Big Wills Outfitter take-out and primitive campsite, 34.04785, -86.08067

Day 2

  • Stop 2: 2.74 miles, Railroad Bridge, possible log jam
  • Stop 3: 400 feet, Big Wills Campground and safe Portage (see blue sign
  • Stop 4: 4. 0.25 mile, Big Wills Campground ramp take-out

Side Ventures & Optional Activities to Add to Your Trip

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Bonus Sightings

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