Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp
About
Shoal Creek US 72 Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Alabama, about 2.5 miles from the town of Killen. As its name suggests, it puts boats onto Shoal Creek at US 72. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to be on the water. Typical averages from the nearby Muscle Shoals weather station show highs around 72°F in April and 74°F in October, while July and August average highs near 89°F. Paddlers can also look to the Tennessee River—Wilson Lake and Pickwick Lake route, about 5.6 miles away. For time on foot, Jones Branch Loop Trail lies about 4.9 miles off and Rockpile Trail about 6.5 miles.
Location
Florence
Alabama
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–79°F and lows of 42–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Muscle Shoals 2 N, AL weather station, 6.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan51° high31° low
- Feb55° high35° low
- Mar64° high42° low
- Apr72° high49° low
- May79° high57° low
- Jun87° high65° low
- Jul89° high69° low
- Aug89° high68° low
- Sep84° high61° low
- Oct74° high49° low
- Nov62° high39° low
- Dec54° high35° low
Nearby
- Jones Branch Loop TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Tennessee River—Wilson Lake and Pickwick LakeCanoeing5.6 mi
- Rockpile TrailHiking6.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
