Gilmer
county,
Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 2 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful Gilmer County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch of Clear Creek in Gilmer County is 2 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels
here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Clear Creek doesn't have a lot
of paddling stretches, the Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River stretch is the only one.
Briefly about the general area: During the warmest time of the year, highs mostly are in the 80's at Clear Creek. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Clear Creek dip into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Clear Creek a wet place; during the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is October.
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