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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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, as you can see on the road map further down. The Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park stretch of Big Creek in Fulton County is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III(V+) section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a |
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lot of people coming here. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The rivers
| for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park section is the only paddling section along Big Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
Do pay a visit to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area since you're here at Big Creek. Big Creek is a rather | |
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wet place commonly with lots of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is March while October is usually the driest month. For the duration of the long summer days at Big Creek temperatures are commonly in the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Big Creek.
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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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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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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 111 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 124 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 169 miles away, 700 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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Courtyard By Marriott 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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