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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Georgia is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of Georgia and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road section of Cartecay River in Georgia is 2.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II+(III) section. The Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road section is one of a few paddling sections in this river
system. The campgrounds here at Cartecay River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. You might be
into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Cartecay River typically tend to be in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the winter highs are regularly in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Cartecay River. A lot of rain falls at Cartecay River; through the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is frequently the driest month.
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