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Georgia whitewater - Big Panther Creek, Habersham Stephens County
Habersham Stephens
county,
Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV+(V) 5.3 miles
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The put-in is not too far from Toccoa, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Habersham Stephens County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road stretch of Big Panther Creek in Habersham Stephens County is 5.3 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV+(V) section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long |
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enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This
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Briefly about the general area:
At Big Panther Creek through the days of summer highs are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are generally in the 50's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Panther Creek. Big Panther Creek is a relatively wet place regularly with a good deal of precipitation; March is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is October.
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Big Panther Creek, Old Highway 441 to dirt road by Panther Creek by Yonah Lake Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-IV+(V)
Length:
5.3
miles
Average Gradient: 141 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.6986
Longitude: -83.41971
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.6789
Longitude: -83.3381
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Paddler input for Big Panther Creek, Georgia:
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Current weather conditions at Big Panther Creek, Georgia
Local climate location: CLAYTON 13 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa
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7 miles away
You don't want much... You just want more. More Comfort, More Amenities, More Attention to the Details that Count. If you haven't tried Country Hearth Inn yet, now is the time to feel the experience ...
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Days Inn Toccoa, Toccoa
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9 miles away
The Days Inn Toccoa is located in the north Georgia Mountains. Our location is ideal for visiting Toccoa or Tallulah Falls, the alpine village of Helen, Lake Hartwell, Tugaloo State Park and Gorge. ...
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Knights Inn & Suites Toccoa, Toccoa
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9 miles away
Welcome to the Knights Inn and Suites of Toccoa, GA. Our Newly RENOVATED property is minutes from Toccoa Falls College and North Georgia Tech College is 3 miles from the Hotel. 2 Miles from Toccoa Dow...
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All Georgia Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Toccoa, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Toccoa, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Big Panther 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 Panther Creek. |
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Tallulah River, Rabun
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo) |
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Tallulah River, Rabun
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Old Highway 441 to Tallulah Falls Lake) |
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Brasstown Creek, Oconee
County
, 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.8 miles long (Brasstown Road to Yonah Lake) |
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Stekoa Creek, Rabun
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-V - 6.75 miles long (Timber Bluff Road off US Route 76 to Chattooga River) |
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Tiger Creek, Rabun
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Lakemont to Tallulah River) |
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Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) |
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Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 5.2 miles long (Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp) |
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Stekoa Creek, Rabun
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Highway 23 to Rickman Airfield Road) |
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Chauga River, Oconee
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV - 9.8 miles long (Route 290 /Cassidy Bridge Road to Cobbs Bridge Road) |
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Whetstone Creek, Oconee
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 1.5 miles long (Sandy Ford Access Road to Sandy Ford) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Big Panther Creek:
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 16 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 19 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 53 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 94 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Big Panther Creek:
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Country Hearth Inn Toccoa, Toccoa
, 7 miles away |
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Days Inn Toccoa, Toccoa
, 9 miles away |
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Knights Inn & Suites Toccoa, Toccoa
, 9 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn/Clayton, Clayton
, 10 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet, Clayton
, 10 miles away |
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