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
  The GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha stretch of Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) is 4.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Echols / Hamilton County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling
    trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are no other stretches to paddle along Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) than the GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha stretch.

Briefly about
the general area:
A great deal of precipitation falls at Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal); all through July this area sees the most rain, and October is when it's the driest.
For the period of the warm months highs here at Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 60's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) temperatures dip to the 30's.
 

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 ...

Scottish Inns Jasper, Jasper
6 miles away
Located in North Florida near the FL/GA border and the Suwannee River, convenient to Boys Ranch and Hamilton Correctional Facility. Guests enjoy fishing, hiking, bicycling, and canoeing. Inn features ...



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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
Scottish Inns Jasper, Jasper , 6 miles away
Guesthouse Intl Lake Park, Lake Park , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Lake Park-Valdosta Area, Ga, Lake Park , 10 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
 Lakes Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal)

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