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Rapid AL Class III

Boulder Garden

Socapatoy Creek - CR 111 to US 231 (AL)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 750.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Photo
Boulder Garden
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Boulder Garden is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a dense concentration of large, closely-spaced granite boulders that create multiple intricate channels and require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a series of tight, zigzagging lines between undercut rocks and potential hydraulic traps, with the most clean route typically threading through the center-right of the rapid. High water levels can increase the difficulty and create more aggressive holes, making precise route-finding and quick maneuvering critical for safe passage.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.3 mi
Directions
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CR 111 to US 231
Socapatoy Creek
III 5.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater