Mulberry Fork
🏔 Scenic River
Blount / Cullman Co. · 50 mi · Class I–III
CFS
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Optimal: 300–2,000 CFS · USGS #02449500
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50 mi
Length
Class I–III
Difficulty
300–2,000 cfs
Optimal
1,100 cfs
Avg Flow
990 cfs
Hist. Median
#02449500
USGS Gauge
Alabama Scenic River

Alabama's rain-dependent whitewater surprise — when the Mulberry Fork is running, it delivers genuine Class II–III rapids through a scenic Appalachian foothill gorge in Blount and Cullman counties. Sandstone bluffs, hardwood forests, and a remote corridor make this a favorite among Birmingham-area whitewater paddlers. The upper 25 miles above Garden City hold the Class II–III technical water, gentling to Class I–II on the run to the Locust Fork confluence.

Trip sections
Upper — Cullman County to Garden City, 25 mi, Class II–III
Lower — Garden City to Locust Fork confluence, 25 mi, Class I–II
Outfitters
Mulberry Fork Paddle Company
Kayak rentals and guided whitewater trips on the Mulberry Fork
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and trip sections may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level. If you spot an error, use the Improve This River button at the top of the page — your local knowledge is what makes this atlas accurate.