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Limestone County Canoe & Kayak Trail

City, Town, or County Water Trail (other)

Length
21.9 miles
Elevation Gain
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Route Type
out & back

The beautiful Elk River is the perfect place for canoeing and kayaking in Limestone County, Alabama. The water is challenging and the scenery is beautiful. As you travel the Elk River in the fall, you will see the beautiful fall colors, especially during October. In the spring, the white dogwood and redbud trees, blooming along the riverbanks, are breathtaking.

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Location: Elk River

States: Alabama
Counties: Limestone

The beautiful Elk River is the perfect place for canoeing and kayaking in Limestone County, Alabama. The water is challenging and the scenery is beautiful. As you travel the Elk River in the fall, you will see beautiful fall colors, especially during October. In the spring, the white dogwood and redbud trees, blooming along the riverbanks, are breathtaking.

A Class 1 stream, with towering bluffs, untouched forests, and rolling meadows. The route begins at Elkmont, Alabama just west of I-65 at Exit 361. It is 21.9 miles along the scenic Elk River with five easy in-and-out points. Elk River water levels are TVA Dam controlled, which means good canoeing even during dry summers.

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Allowed Uses:

Swimming

Other Activities

Camping
Fishing
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Michael Nave
Limestone County Parks & Recreation
310 West Washington St.
Athens, AL 35611
[email protected] • (256) 216-3425
www.limestoneparks.com

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Elevation (low): 583
Elevation (high): 600
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Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Water, slow moving
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Certified as an NRT
May 2, 2010

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