Georgia whitewater - Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County

Cobb/Fulton county, Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II+(III)     3.5 miles
  The Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill stretch of Chattahoochee River in Georgia is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II+(III) section. The nature scenery of Georgia and the cool fresh water beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. No shortage of good hotels,
    but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number
of good places. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The campgrounds here at Chattahoochee River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Chattahoochee River typically gets a lot of rainfall; March is the wettest month with most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. Nearby Thornton Shoals is a wonderful spot to go if you're at Chattahoochee River.
During the summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Chattahoochee River. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. All through
 
the winter highs are generally in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Chattahoochee River temperatures dip to the 20's.

Chattahoochee River, Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II+(III)
Length: 3.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.90286
Longitude: -84.4429

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.86863
Longitude: -84.45406

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Current weather conditions at Chattahoochee River, Georgia
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Local climate location: ALLATOONA DAM 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Outdoors Recreation Near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, 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:
Rottenwood Creek, Cobb County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River)
Sope Creek, Cobb County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River)
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road)
Marsh Creek, Fulton County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road)
Big Creek, Fulton County , 10 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park)
Sweetwater Creek, Douglas County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River)
Annewakee River, Douglas County , 20 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166)
Tanyard Branch, Douglas County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.33 miles long (above Dorsett Shoals Road)
Yellow River, Gwinnett County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Arnold Road to Annistown Bridge)
Yellow River, Gwinnett/Dekalb County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Annistown Bridge to Highway 124)
 Ski Areas Near Chattahoochee River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 98 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 102 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 179 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chattahoochee River:
Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta-Galleria, Atlanta , 1 miles away
Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta , 1 miles away
Hawthorn Suites - Atlanta Northwest, Atlanta , 1 miles away
Homewood Suites Atlanta - Galleria/Cumberland, Atlanta , 1 miles away
Doubletree Guest Suites Atlanta-Galleria, Atlanta , 1 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chattahoochee River:
La Siesta RV Park, Marietta, 5 miles away
Marietta Campground, Cobb County, 6 miles away
Arrowhead Campground, Austell, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Chattahoochee River:
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 9 miles away
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 10 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Chattahoochee River:
North Fulton Golf Course, Atlanta , 4 miles away
Cross Creek Golf Club, Atlanta , 4 miles away
Bobby Jones Golf Course, Atlanta , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Chattahoochee River

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