Georgia whitewater - Cartecay River, Gilmer County

Gilmer county, Stegall Mill Road to DNR section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     2 miles
  The nature scenery of Gilmer County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Stegall Mill Road to DNR section is one of them. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Cartecay River. Whether you're whitewater rafting
    or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Stegall Mill Road to DNR section of Cartecay River in Georgia is 2 miles long and has been determined by American
Whitewater to be a class II(III) section.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Cartecay River; the nighttime is a little cooler of course, regularly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Cartecay River. Cartecay River gets a large amount of water; throughout March this area sees the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest.
 

Cartecay River, Stegall Mill Road to DNR road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.6366
Longitude: -84.43371

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.65409
Longitude: -84.4543

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Current weather conditions at Cartecay River, Georgia
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Local climate location: DALTON 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cartecay River.
 Whitewater Near Cartecay River:
Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (GA Route 52 to Lower Cartecay Road)
Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 2 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 2.1 miles long (Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road)
Clear Creek, Gilmer County , 2 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River)
Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w)
Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 8.8 miles long (GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park)
Coosawattee River, Gilmer County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake)
Long Swamp Creek, Pickens County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.8 miles long (Grandview Road to Cove Road Close to Jasper)
Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136)
Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (GA Highway 136 to Carters Lake Reservoir)
Holly Creek, Murray County , 16 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3.21 miles long (Cohutta Wilderness)
 Ski Areas Near Cartecay River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 77 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 153 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 198 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 198 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 200 miles away, 619 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cartecay River:
Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 3 miles away
Super 8 Motels - Jasper, Jasper , 10 miles away
Blue Ridge - Days Inn, Blue Ridge , 14 miles away
Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Blue Ridge , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cartecay River:
Diamond Lure Campground, Ellijay, 4 miles away
Plum Nelly Campground, Ellijay, 7 miles away
Lake Blue Ridge Campground, Blue Ridge, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Cartecay River:
Bear Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 13 miles away
Mountaintown Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 14 miles away
Tearbritches Trail, Fannin County , 14 miles away
South Fork Trail, Fannin County , 15 miles away
Benton McKaye Trail, Fannin County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Cartecay River:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 39 miles away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 51 miles away
 Lakes Near Cartecay River

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