Paddling near Montgomery, AL

Sitting in Montgomery County at the gateway where the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers merge near Wetumpka to form the Alabama River, Montgomery places paddlers at the junction of three major navigable systems. The downtown urban reach offers flatwater with skyline views, while Montgomery Whitewater Park — a 120-acre Olympic-class facility that hosted the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — delivers Class II–IV rapids. The 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail runs directly through the region.