Georgia whitewater - Conasauga River, Murray County
Murray
county,
Chicken Coop Gap to East Cowpen Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 5.5 miles
This stretch of Conasauga River is 5.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Cleveland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Georgia and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if
you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Conasauga River. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state
is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving.
Briefly about the general area: Much precipitation falls at Conasauga River; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the summer months highs here at Conasauga River get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime highs are generally in the 40's while Conasauga River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in
the 20's. Go for a hike on the Gryder Camp Trail. Don't leave Conasauga River without first going for a hike along the Cloer Trail, and Chicken Coop Gap is also a good place to look at.
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