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Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 2 miles
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 the rivers in this state are less manageable. The beautiful scenery of Georgia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River section of Clear Creek is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be
into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Clear Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River stretch is the
only one. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the long summer days, highs generally are in the 80's at Clear Creek. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are commonly in the 40's; overnight lows at Clear Creek all through the wintertime mostly descend into the 20's. Clear Creek is a relatively wet place frequently with a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain; October is when it's the driest.
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