Georgia whitewater - Bear Creek, Dade County

Dade county, Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     3 miles
  The nature scenery of Dade County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in is not too far from Chattanooga, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section
    is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are no other stretches to paddle along Bear Creek than the Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout stretch. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are
lots of good places for that around here. This stretch of Bear Creek is 3 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Bear Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Bear Creek drop into the 20's. Little Mans Gulch is a
 
wonderful place to explore, and Whiteoak Spring is always fun to check out.
Bear Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is mostly the driest month.

Bear Creek, Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 270 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.82809
Longitude: -85.4593

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.86109
Longitude: -85.48581

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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: BRIDGEPORT 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Trenton Days Inn, Trenton
3 miles away
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Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain
11 miles away
Originally constructed of stone in 1924, the Chanticleer Inn is newly renovated with charming decor and antiques. The Main Inn has 3 guest rooms, a living room and breakfast area. There are 5 other st...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga
11 miles away
Chattanooga®s closest Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites to downtown. You will be welcomed with a true sense of Southern Hospitality. Our friendly staff is eager to help you settle in to feel at ho...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bear Creek:
Daniel Creek, Dade County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek)
Gulf Creek, Dade County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop)
Cole City Creek, Dade County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River)
Rock Creek, Walker County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2.72 miles long (Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road)
Warren Creek, Dade County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
Lively Creek, De Kalb County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek)
Allen Creek, Walker County , 14 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area to SR 337)
Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 14 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
Middle Creek, Hamilton County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River)
 Ski Areas Near Bear Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 141 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 146 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 150 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 170 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bear Creek:
Trenton Days Inn, Trenton , 3 miles away
Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga , 11 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga , 11 miles away
Chattanooga-Days Inn Tiftonia/Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek:
Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 5 miles away
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 5 miles away
Look Out Mountain Koa Kampground, Lookout Mountain, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Bear Creek:
Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 10 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 11 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 11 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Bear Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 18 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 28 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Bear Creek:
Air Castle Golf Club, Trenton , 5 miles away
Canyon Ridge Golf Course, Rising Fawn , 6 miles away
Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Bear Creek

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