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Kayaking from Cahaba NWR up river to 2nd rail bridge and back. | Bibb County, Alabama

Depending on water flow this is a great place to put in and take out in the same spot. The Cahaba is wide enough that shade is sparse so be prepared for the heat in summer. In may and June you can see lillies that are named after the river because they can only be found here. A short distance South of the launch there is a small beach and plenty of little swimming holes along the shoals. If the water is up, there is a great little rapid at the turn around of this track. You can portage past it on the left and come back through the rapid on your way back to the launch.