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Georgia whitewater - Big Creek, Fulton County
Fulton
county,
Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III(V+) 2 miles
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No real put in spot because the water is only about 6 inches high. It's not deep enough to move. It's literally a stagnant cesspool now. Be afraid. 7-6-2008 Says Ron S.
The Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park stretch of Big Creek in Georgia is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III(V+) section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Fulton County and the water flowing gracefully |
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down Big Creek make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park section is the only paddling
| section along Big Creek. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Big Creek are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that.
Briefly about | |
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the general area:
If you haven’t been to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, you should schedule some time for it since you're here. High temperatures at Big Creek during the long summer days are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. The winter
brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Big Creek are in the 20's. A lot of rainfall falls at Big Creek; the month with most of the rain is March, and October on the other hand is the driest.
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Big Creek, Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-III(V+)
Length:
2
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.0189
Longitude: -84.3452
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.0064
Longitude: -84.3499
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Paddler input for Big Creek, Georgia:
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All Georgia Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia.
Books about whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Georgia
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Whitewater Basics
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Outdoors Recreation Near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Big Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Big Creek:
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Marsh Creek, Fulton
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) |
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Sope Creek, Cobb
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River) |
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Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill) |
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Rottenwood Creek, Cobb
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River) |
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Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton
County
, 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road) |
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Yellow River, Gwinnett
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Arnold Road to Annistown Bridge) |
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Settingdown Creek, Forsythe
County
, 23 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2.3 miles long (Pooles Mill to GA Route 369) |
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Yellow River, Gwinnett/Dekalb
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Annistown Bridge to Highway 124) |
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Amicalola Creek, Dawson
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.75 miles long (Highway 53 to Kelly Bridge/Etowah River) |
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Sweetwater Creek, Douglas
County
, 25 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Big Creek:
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 88 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 92 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Big Creek:
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Best Western Roswell Suites, Roswell
, 1 miles away |
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Holiday Inn ATLANTA/ROSWELL, Roswell
, 1 miles away |
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La Quinta Inn Atlanta Roswell, Roswell
, 1 miles away |
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Doubletree Hotel Atlanta/Roswell, Roswell
, 1 miles away |
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Studio 6 Atlanta Roswell, Roswell
, 2 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Big Creek:
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA
, 2 miles away |
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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA
, 15 miles away |
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