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Amongst the rivers in Alabama, Cahaba River is the longest free-flowing river. The Cahaba River has a length of 190 miles and it drains an area of about 1,870 miles. The Cahaba River water flows through the portions of eight counties including Jefferson, Shelby, Perry, Dallas and St. Clair.
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Cahaba River originates from the southern slope of Cahaba Mountain which is situated northeast of Birmingham. The Upper Cahaba, which is around 100 miles long, is most mountainous with rocky shoals, high bluffs and steep banks.
The elevation of this Alabama River somewhere reaches to 1,200 feet. The Cahaba River then descends gradually. The Fall Line is located between the hard rocks of Appalachians and the softer sediments of the Coastal Plain. The Fall Line in Alabama divides the State in to two regions, the uplands and lowlands.
The major portion, approximately 84% of the watershed area of Cahaba River is above the Fall Line. The rest of the portion, about 16% is below the Fall Line in the Coastal Plain. The Cahaba River becomes slow, wider and deeper. The width of the river even becomes as much as 200 feet in some places.
The Cahaba River is a unique River in Alabama and with a great diversity of plant life and fishes. This diversity is the result of its variety of physical habitats and ecology. The river is a great attraction for the canoeists and kayakers. You can also enjoy fishing, rafting and bird watching at Cahaba River.
Cahaba River and its tributaries are the nestling ground for one hundred and thirty-five fish species. The rarest fish species found in Cahaba River includes,
- Cahaba shiner
- Freckled darter
- Crystal darter
- Goldline darter
- Frecklebelly madtom
Cahaba River is regarded as one of the most precious natural resources of Alabama. The Cahaba River, Alabama provides recreational facilities to many including the anglers, botanists, canoeists and hikers.
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