Georgia whitewater - Chattahoochee River, Habersham/White/Hall County

Habersham/White/Hall county, Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     11 miles
  The wonderful Georgia scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This section of Chattahoochee River is 11 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if
    you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. If you're coming
from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge section is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Chattahoochee River is a wet location that gets a good deal of rain; March is the wettest month
 
with most rain, and October meanwhile is the driest month. The Shoals is a great location to look at.
For the duration of the months of summer here at Chattahoochee River, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 40's with temperatures at Chattahoochee River dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.

Chattahoochee River, Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 11 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.54085
Longitude: -83.62243

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.4452
Longitude: -83.68521

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Current weather conditions at Chattahoochee River, Georgia
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Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Cornelia, Cornelia
7 miles away
Located in the majestic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains just off Highway 365, and Hwy 441 the Days Inn Cornelia is the perfect place come and relax. We are within 10 miles of Mount Vernon Mill...

Comfort Inn Cornelia, Cornelia
8 miles away
The Comfort Inn hotel is ideally situated near the scenic mountains of northeast Georgia, including Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State Park, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Toccoa Falls and Tallulah ...

Best Western Cornelia Inn, Cornelia
8 miles away
Discover this charming Cornelia, Georgia hotel located near Piedmont College, Tallulah Gorge and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Come experience true Southern hospitality and an ideal location in...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Cornelia, Georgia
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:
Mossy Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 2 miles away, Class III-V - 2.5 miles long (New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River)
Little John Creek, Hall County , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.3 miles long (Skitts Mountain Road to Chattahoochee)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road)
Hudson River, Banks County , 6 miles away, Class I-III+ - 2 miles long (Wilson Shoals WMA)
Flat Creek, Hall County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 2.1 miles long (GA 52 to Glades)
Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115)
Little River - East Fork, Hall County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (GA 52 to Close to Lake Lanier)
Nancy Town River, Banks County , 11 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Lake Russell to GA 105)
Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road)
 Ski Areas Near Chattahoochee River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 34 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 69 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chattahoochee River:
Days Inn Cornelia, Cornelia , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Cornelia, Cornelia , 8 miles away
Best Western Cornelia Inn, Cornelia , 8 miles away
Days Inn Cleveland, Cleveland , 10 miles away
Rodeway Inn Helen, Helen , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chattahoochee River:
Union Grove Campground, Cleveland, 5 miles away
Mossy Creek Campground, White County, 6 miles away
Serendipity Park Nudist Resort, Cleveland, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Chattahoochee River:
Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 16 miles away
Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 18 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 18 miles away
Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Chattahoochee River:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 55 miles away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 66 miles away
 Lakes Near Chattahoochee River

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