Georgia whitewater - Cole City Creek, Dade County

Dade county, Casey Road to Tennessee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(IV)     7.2 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Chattanooga, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Cole City Creek are pretty good. There are no other sections to paddle along Cole City Creek than the Casey Road to Tennessee River section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but
    do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch of Cole City Creek in Georgia is 7.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III+(IV) section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while
are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
This river has so much to offer. If you're here, you might as well stop by Squirrel Tail Gulf, and the Sand Mountain casts its shadow over Cole City Creek.
For the duration of the summer at Cole City Creek temperatures are regularly in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the
 
60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Cole City Creek. You are close to Sulphur Springs Gulf since you're here at Cole City Creek, and Seward Point is an attention-grabbing site to stop by while at Cole City Creek. Cole City Creek is a wet place that gets a good deal of precipitation; March is when you get the most rain here; the driest month is June.

Cole City Creek, Casey Road to Tennessee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 7.2 miles
Average Gradient: 107 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.90169
Longitude: -85.5424

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.9732
Longitude: -85.5815

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Current weather conditions at Cole City Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia, the metro area neareast to Cole City Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cole City Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cole City Creek:
Warren Creek, Dade County , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
Lively Creek, De Kalb County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek)
Daniel Creek, Dade County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek)
Bear Creek, Dade County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout)
Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville)
Little Sequatchie, Marion County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Indian Creek to Sequatchie River)
Gulf Creek, Dade County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
Rock Creek, Walker County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 2.72 miles long (Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road)
Suck Creek, Marion/ Hamilton County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Suck Confluence to Knuckle Head)
 Ski Areas Near Cole City Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 145 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 152 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 156 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cole City Creek:
Trenton Days Inn, Trenton , 5 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Kimball , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kimball, Tn, Kimball , 10 miles away
Country Hearth Inn & Suites Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cole City Creek:
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 4 miles away
Camp On The Lake, Guild, 4 miles away
Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Cole City Creek:
Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 13 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 14 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 14 miles away
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Cole City Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 11 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 29 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cole City Creek:
Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton , 6 miles away
Air Castle Golf Club, Trenton , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Cole City Creek

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