Pictures The Lower Coosa River
below Jordan Dam

The Coosa River can be enjoyed by canoeing or kayaking below Jordan Dam. This stretch of the Coosa contains flatwater and rapids, including Moccasin Gap with its standing waves. The lower Coosa River is part of the 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail.
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Drew Young and Larry Jenkins enjoy paddling the lower Coosa River.
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Ashley paddles through a pool below the rapids.
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Charles Darr says, "Look Ma, no paddle needed" at the bottom of Mocasin Gap.
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Charles Darr paddles unconventionally through Class I waters while shaded by cypress trees.
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Kayla and Josh kayak the west side of Moccasin Gap, a Class III rapid.
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Flatwater before a Shoals
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Jordan Dam
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This easy rapid is just above the City of Wetumpka, a take-out point for Coosa River Adventures.
The other outfitter for the lower Coosa River is the Coosa Outdoor Center, part of Southern Trails. |