Wheeler Dam Reservation Ramp
About
Wheeler Dam Reservation Ramp is a boat launch in northern Alabama, about 6 miles from the town of Rogersville. It is a straightforward put-in spot for getting a boat on the water, and the official description says no more than that. For comfortable weather, aim for fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Courtland run highs around 73°F in October with lows near 49°F, and September and October see the fewest wet days of the year. Midsummer is hot, with July highs averaging about 89°F. If you want to pair a day on the water with time on foot, the Awesome Trail network sits just a few miles away. Awesome Trail - Paige Farm Trail is about 3 miles from the ramp, Awesome Trail - Luther's Pass is just under 4 miles off, and Awesome Trail - Samuel Harden Sr. Loop and Awesome Trail - Jimmy Sims Trail lie within about 5 miles.
Location
Town Creek
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 63–80°F and lows of 41–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Courtland 2 Wsw, AL weather station, 9.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan51° high31° low
- Feb55° high34° low
- Mar63° high41° low
- Apr72° high48° low
- May80° high58° low
- Jun86° high66° low
- Jul89° high70° low
- Aug88° high68° low
- Sep83° high61° low
- Oct73° high49° low
- Nov62° high39° low
- Dec53° high34° low
Nearby
- Awesome Trail - Paige Farm TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Awesome Trail - Luther's PassHiking3.7 mi
- Awesome Trail - Samuel Harden Sr. LoopHiking4.5 mi
- Awesome Trail - Jimmy Sims TrailHiking5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
