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Georgia whitewater - Conasauga River, Murray County
Murray
county,
Chicken Coop Gap to East Cowpen Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 5.5 miles
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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 |
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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
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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 | |
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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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Conasauga River, Chicken Coop Gap to East Cowpen Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-IV
Length:
5.5
miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.9261
Longitude: -84.6413
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.96189
Longitude: -84.6698
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Paddler input for Conasauga River, Georgia:
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Current weather conditions at Conasauga River, Georgia
Local climate location: CLEVELAND 15 miles away
       
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Key West Inn Chatsworth, Chatsworth
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12 miles away
KEY WEST INN CHATSWORTH, LOCATED ON HWY 411 AND HWY 52, IS CONVENIENT TO DALTON, GA. IT IS ALSO VERY CLOSE TO FT. MOUNTAIN STATE PARK (HIKING, CAMPING, & FISHING) AND OCOEE RIVER (WHITE WATER RAFTING)...
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Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth
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13 miles away
Stay at this Chatsworth hotel tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while in Georgia. The Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites is conveniently...
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Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay
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19 miles away
The Best Western Mountain View Inn rests on a mountaintop in East Ellijay, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Featuring tremendous mountain vistas, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, multiple...
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All Georgia Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Cleveland, Tennessee
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cleveland, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Conasauga River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Conasauga River:
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Conasauga River, Murray
County
, 0 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 10 miles long (Hickory Creek Trailhead to East Cowpen Road) |
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Conasauga River, Polk
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III - 10.1 miles long (Jacks River to US 411 Bridge) |
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Mill Creek, Murray
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Along Mill Creek Road) |
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Jack's River, Fannin
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-V - 17.2 miles long (Jones Mill/Bethlehem Church to Conasauga Confluence) |
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Holly Creek, Murray
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3.21 miles long (Cohutta Wilderness) |
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Big Creek, Polk
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.9 miles long (FR221/Peavine Road to US64) |
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Ocoee River, Polk
County
, 12 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (#2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse) |
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Goforth Creek, Polk
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to Ocoee) |
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Ocoee River, Polk
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam) |
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Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Conasauga River:
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 87 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 90 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 93 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 114 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 159 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Conasauga River:
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Key West Inn Chatsworth, Chatsworth
, 12 miles away |
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Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay
, 19 miles away |
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Cleveland Knights Inn, Cleveland
, 21 miles away |
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Americas Best Inns and Suites Cleveland TN, Cleveland
, 21 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Conasauga River:
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Gryder Camp Trail, Murray County
, 1 miles away |
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Cloer Trail, Murray County
, 1 miles away |
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Conasauga River Trail, Polk County
, 3 miles away |
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Conasauga River Trail, Polk County
, 3 miles away |
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Hickory Creek Trail, Fannin County
, 3 miles away |
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