This section of the river is very remote, with only a few pastures to break up the heavily wooded river banks. Here you get a sense of what Alabama looked like before humans became part of the landscape, and wildlife and natural vistas abound. There is one house at Mile 8.4 on the right bank that is a good distance reference. The gravel bars are considered private property by most of the landowners, so stay on the water and do not trespass. This and the lower sections of the river should be paddleable throughout the year, but be sure not to float them when the water is high. The take-out is just before the Heiberger bridge on the left bank.