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Georgia whitewater - Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County
Cobb/Fulton
county,
Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II+(III) 3.5 miles
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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, |
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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 | |
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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.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.90286
Longitude: -84.4429
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.86863
Longitude: -84.45406
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Paddler input for Chattahoochee River, Georgia:
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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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Chattahoochee River. |
| | Whitewater Near Chattahoochee River:
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Rottenwood Creek, Cobb
County
, 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River) |
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Sope Creek, Cobb
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River) |
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Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton
County
, 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road) |
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Marsh Creek, Fulton
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) |
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Big Creek, Fulton
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park) |
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Sweetwater Creek, Douglas
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River) |
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Annewakee River, Douglas
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166) |
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Tanyard Branch, Douglas
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.33 miles long (above Dorsett Shoals Road) |
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Yellow River, Gwinnett
County
, 27 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Arnold Road to Annistown Bridge) |
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Yellow River, Gwinnett/Dekalb
County
, 27 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Annistown Bridge to Highway 124) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Chattahoochee River:
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 98 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 102 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 134 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 179 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Chattahoochee River:
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Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta-Galleria, Atlanta
, 1 miles away |
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Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta
, 1 miles away |
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Hawthorn Suites - Atlanta Northwest, Atlanta
, 1 miles away |
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Homewood Suites Atlanta - Galleria/Cumberland, Atlanta
, 1 miles away |
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Doubletree Guest Suites Atlanta-Galleria, Atlanta
, 1 miles away |
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Welcome to the Embassy Suites Atlanta - Galleria hotel. Our hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Cobb Galleria Convention Center, the Galleria Office Park and the Cumberland Shoppi...
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