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
  The Casey Road to Tennessee River stretch of Cole City Creek is 7.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The starting point is not too far from Chattanooga, as you can see on the road map further down. Cole City Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Casey Road to Tennessee River section is the only one. Whether you're
    whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The nature scenery of Dade County and the water flowing gracefully down Cole City Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There's camping available near Cole City Creek. Getting your paddling
muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Cole City Creek you must visit Sulphur Springs Gulf, and Seward Point is an exciting thing to make out while you're here. For the period of
 
the warm months, highs usually are in the 80's at Cole City Creek. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Cole City Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.
A delightful place in close proximity to Cole City Creek is Squirrel Tail Gulf; the Sand Mountain casts its shadow over Cole City Creek. This river has so much to offer. Cole City Creek is a pretty wet place mostly with lots of rain; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months 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
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kimball, Tn, Kimball , 10 miles away
Super 8 Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cole City Creek:
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 4 miles away
Camp On The Lake, Guild, 4 miles away
The Chimney's Campground, 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

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