This trip on Lake Guntersville begins at the boat launch site along Alabama 227 at the end of the bridge entering into Lake Guntersville State Park. From here travel to the southeast end of the Lake to the mouth of Short Creek and then further up stream. The Creek is wide at the mouth but quickly narrows, creating a popular area for fishermen and paddlers in kayaks and canoes. To end this trip travel down Short Creek back into Lake Guntersville and back to the boat launch along Alabama 227. The Short Creek area is known to be a hot spot for viewing bald eagles, which are most common during the winter months.