This trip begins at the South Sauty Creek Store boat launch, along South Sauty Road at Lake Guntersville. From here this trip takes you across the open waters of northeast Lake Guntersville and then up to Morgans Cove launch site. Enjoy exploring the many side sloughs on your way back to the South Sauty Creek Store boat launch where this trips ends.

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.

Nestled along the banks of Lake Guntersville and the Tennessee River, this region of Lake Guntersville in northeastern Alabama, can be accessed from the Goose Pond Campground boat launch site. This launch site is located along the campsites, but there is also a Marina located further up the road. This region offers multiple inlets, coves and islands to explore along with a golf course, camp sites and lakeside cabins for rent at Goose Pond Campground. Many other amenities and recreational activities are within the area as well.

This section of Town Creek begins right at High Falls which is a Class V and can be ran with proper water levels, although some decide to begin just after the falls along the right side of the creek. From here you will encounter many Class III rapids through a heavily forested area with cliff ledges above. Two-thirds down this route you come across a blockage which is also a Class V and is only done by highly experienced kayakers. This blockage can be portaged (not shown here). Following the blockage, you will encounter more Class 3 rapids until reaching closer to Lake Guntersville as the creek widens and slows drastically turning into Lake Guntersville. The take out for this trip is located at the Town Creek Fishing Center boat launch/access point along Alabama 227. The flow ranges from 250 to 2000 cfs, with an average gradient of 44 fpm.

Located along the west side of Guntersville City in north Alabama, this paved recreational trail runs along the shoreline of Lake Guntersville on the Tennessee River. Enjoy the trail as you pass preserved historic city homes as well as great views and vistas of Lake Guntersville. Begin and end at the trailhead located on the south end of Gunter Avenue Bridge. Other recreational activities can be enjoyed as the trail passes behind the Guntersville Recreation Center.

Located inside Lake Guntersville State Park, this loop combines three trails with the Tome Bevil Trail being the center point of the route. Travel through heavily wooded areas passing old home sites, enjoy vistas of Lake Guntersville, travel along Short Creek and spot a variety of waterfowl and possibly an Eagle depending on the season. Begin on a portion of the Cave Trail after parking along Lodge Drive Road next to the Cave trail start point. Climb to the Tom Bevil Trail traveling in a clockwise fashion before taking the Cutchenmine Connector Trail as you cross AL Highway 227. Begin along the old coal mine road of the Cutchenmine Trail. When reaching the end of Cutchenmine Trail backtrack until you connect back to Tom Bevil Trail once again, finishing the in a clockwise fashion before ending back at your starting point.

This trip begins from the Mink Creek Boat Ramp located off AL Highway 79. From the put-in travel south towards the three islands located off in the distance. Enjoy paddling across the open waters before reaching the islands. Take time to paddle past each island exploring the small inlets and coves. Find a place to pull up on shore and enjoy the scenery in what seems to be your own private small island along the open waters of Lake Guntersville.. Be sure to bring your fishing gear as Lake Guntersville is a popular destination for Kayak Fishing. End this trip back at the Mink Creek Boat Ramp. Potential winds can cause choppy wave conditions. Be prepared to paddle across open waters.

Located on Lake Guntersville, this popular campground offers 113 sites for tent or trailer camping. Sites have water and electric hookups as well as picnic tables and grills. A day use area is located along the shoreline where visitors can swim and picnic. Some of the other amenities include a camp store, dock and marina.

Inside Lake Guntersville State Park you will find many trail options. Linking 4 trials, this loop gives a great perspective on what the State Park trails have to offer. Begin on King’s Chapel Trail passing the old cemetery before linking into the Terrel Trail. Loop around Graveyard Hill before reaching small cascades and a “wet weather waterfall”. Continue the climb passing a small cave on the Cascade Trail before ending the loop back to the trailhead on Waterfall Trail. Allow more time to explore the alternate split trails to see other sites along the way.

Sand Mountain MX is a privately owned park for motorcycles and ATVs. They have 3 different tracks to choose from that are loamy soil and a little sand. They are open most weekends but be sure to call or check the website for a schedule.