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Georgia whitewater - Augusta Canal Overflow Flume, Richmond County
Richmond
county,
Close to Augusta section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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A great little park and play that butts up against the Rae's Creek Overflow. Watch for the hidden rock on river left, it can flip a kayak, although you wont go all the way, you can find your self grinding on an edge whilst smearing your face on the rock underneath. Says Nic O'Neill
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Georgia you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Augusta Canal Overflow Flume in Richmond County is -blank- |
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miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Augusta Canal Overflow Flume doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Close to Augusta stretch is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t
| any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.
Briefly about the general area:
All through the warm days of summer here at Augusta Canal Overflow Flume, high temperatures generally reach the 80's with night lows in the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are regularly in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Augusta Canal Overflow Flume. | |
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All the water falling down from the sky makes Augusta Canal Overflow Flume a wet location; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and September is the month with the least moisture.
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-V
Length:
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