East Fork Little River

A truly rare species in Alabama, the East Fork of the Little River can actually be run as a whitewater overnighter by anyone with a bit of whitewater experience. This section of the river is wide enough for a tandem boat, has sufficient rapids to make things interesting, and is fairly long with flatwater stretches well suited to two blades per canoe. Primitive campsites can also be found along the river. Be sure to check with the National Preserve to make sure they are open. Don't despair if you want to run it in a day; that can be done as well.

The put-in is below scenic Lake Lahusage dam. A low-head dam is located one-half mile downstream and can be portaged on the right. All of the rapids occur before the confluence with the West Fork at mile 8. The six miles of river down to the AL 35 take-out are Class I. Optional take-outs also exist on the Forest Roads upstream of AL35.