Georgia whitewater - Cartecay River, Gilmer County
Gilmer
county,
Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II+(III) 2.1 miles
The wonderful Gilmer County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The campgrounds here at Cartecay River are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. This stretch of Cartecay River in Georgia is 2.1 miles
long and has been rated as a class I-II+(III) section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there
are a few others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the months of summer highs here at Cartecay River get into the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Cartecay River. Cartecay River regularly gets a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is March, and October on the other hand is the driest.
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