Georgia whitewater - Annewakee River, Douglas County
Douglas
county,
Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III+(IV) 3.5 miles
The natural beauty of Douglas County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is the only paddling stretch along Annewakee River. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This section of Annewakee River in Douglas County is 3.5 miles long and is a class II-III+(IV)
section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch
so no need to bring snacks. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Georgia you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Annewakee River highs are commonly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Annewakee River. Annewakee River typically gets much rain; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain; October is when it's the driest.
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