Florida whitewater - Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), Echols / Hamilton County

Echols / Hamilton county, GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4.5 miles
  This section of Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) in Echols / Hamilton County is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Florida and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Valdosta, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length,
    good for a one day paddling trip. There's camping available near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal). Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warm months
here at Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), high temperatures typically reach the 90's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 60's while Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) a wet site; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; the driest month is October.
 

Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.6287
Longitude: -83.08851

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 30.5983
Longitude: -83.07331

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Current weather conditions at Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), Florida
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Local climate location: QUITMAN 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Scottish Inns Jennings, Jennings
3 miles away
North Florida Motorsports track is 2.5 miles from the property. Many big races are held here each year. Training school operated by Guified Trainer. Whether you are traveling on business or leisure Sc...

Jasper - Days Inn, Jasper
6 miles away
The Days Inn Jasper is a newly renovated property conveniently located on Interstate Highway 75, Exit 460. Our Days Inn is the closest hotel to the Jennings Motorplex. We are within a short drive ...

Guesthouse Intl Lake Park, Lake Park
10 miles away
The GuestHouse International Inn Lake Park offers friendly service and lovely accommodations with shopping stores across the street.We sell Wild Adventure Tickets and offer a room discount with the pu...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Valdosta, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal). Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal).
 Whitewater Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal):
Turket Creek, Hamilton County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Jennings to Alapaha)
Suwannee River, Hamilton County , 30 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge)
 Hotels Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal):
Scottish Inns Jennings, Jennings , 3 miles away
Jasper - Days Inn, Jasper , 6 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Lake Park, Lake Park , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Lake Park, Lake Park , 10 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Lake Park/Valdosta, Lake Park , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal):
Jennings Outdoor Resort, Jennings, 3 miles away
Holiday Campground, Lake Park, 8 miles away
Eagles Roost Campground, Lake Park, 10 miles away

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