Georgia whitewater - Chattahoochee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, White/Habersham/Hall County

White/Habersham/Hall county, USFS Road 44 to Robertson section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7 miles
  This stretch of Chattahoochee River is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There's camping available near Chattahoochee River. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The scenic beauty of White/Habersham/Hall County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're
    whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the USFS Road 44 to Robertson stretch
is just one of them. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. The put-in location is a short drive from Cornelia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Chattahoochee River you stumble on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail which is a glorious hiking trail; a wonderful place to visit is Saddle Gap. Chattahoochee River gets a great deal of water; the wettest month of
 
the year is frequently March, that's the one that rains the most; October is when it's the driest.
At Chattahoochee River all through the summertime months highs are in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's while Chattahoochee River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is a great hiking trail close to Chattahoochee River called the Raven Cliff Falls Trail.

Chattahoochee River, USFS Road 44 to Robertson road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.7854
Longitude: -83.7829

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.7173
Longitude: -83.74781

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Current weather conditions at Chattahoochee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
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Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Helan, Helen
3 miles away
Hotel is located in the center of Helen, GA and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Located one mile from the golf courses and one block from the festhalle where Oktoberfest is held. H...

Ramada Limited, Helen
3 miles away
The Ramada Limited is located in Alpine Helen, GA at the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest. You'll find Downtown Alpine Helen with all its shops, restaurants, attractions and the Helen Festhal...

Econo Lodge Helen, Helen
3 miles away
Experience Bavaria in the mountains of North Georgia. Close to shopping, restaurants, Oktoberfest, hiking, tubing, horseback riding tubing, canoeing and antique shops. Pet Charge: 20.00 per night up t...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cornelia, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Chattahoochee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chattahoochee River.
 Whitewater Near Chattahoochee River:
Dodd Creek, White County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Ravencliff Trail to GA 348)
Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Towns County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+(V+) - 4 miles long (High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115)
Helton Creek, Union County , 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River)
Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee)
Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner)
Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge)
Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner)
Moccasin Creek, Rabun County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Wildcat Road to Lake Burton)
Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Chattahoochee River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 31 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 35 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 56 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 65 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 153 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 154 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 155 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 166 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chattahoochee River:
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Helan, Helen , 3 miles away
Ramada Limited, Helen , 3 miles away
Econo Lodge Helen, Helen , 3 miles away
Quality Inn Helen, Helen , 4 miles away
Helen Super 8 Motel, Helen , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chattahoochee River:
Andrews Cove Campground, White County, 2 miles away
Unicoi State Park Lodge, Helen, 3 miles away
Creekwood Resort, Helen, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Chattahoochee River:
Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 3 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 4 miles away
Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 5 miles away
Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 5 miles away
Arkaquah Trail, Union County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Chattahoochee River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 57 miles away
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 59 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Chattahoochee River:
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club, Helen , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Chattahoochee River

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