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
  The natural beauty of Georgia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Cleveland, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking,
    either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The rivers for whitewater rafting and
kayaking here in Georgia are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at Conasauga River you can take a hike along the Cloer Trail. Going for a hike along the Gryder Camp Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and Chicken Coop Gap is a tremendous spot to have a look at.
Summertime at Conasauga River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while night lows are mostly in
 
the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Conasauga River tend to be in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Conasauga River a wet place; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain while October is frequently the driest month.

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.9261
Longitude: -84.6413

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.96189
Longitude: -84.6698

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Local climate location: CLEVELAND 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Key West Inn Chatsworth, Chatsworth
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)...

Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth
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. Surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of Northwest Georgia...

Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay
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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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Conasauga River.
 Whitewater Near Conasauga River:
Conasauga River, Murray County , 0 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 10 miles long (Hickory Creek Trailhead to East Cowpen Road)
Conasauga River, Polk County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 10.1 miles long (Jacks River to US 411 Bridge)
Mill Creek, Murray County , 5 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Along Mill Creek Road)
Jack's River, Fannin County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 17.2 miles long (Jones Mill/Bethlehem Church to Conasauga Confluence)
Holly Creek, Murray County , 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3.21 miles long (Cohutta Wilderness)
Big Creek, Polk County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.9 miles long (FR221/Peavine Road to US64)
Ocoee River, Polk County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (#2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse)
Goforth Creek, Polk County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to Ocoee)
Ocoee River, Polk County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam)
Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w)
 Ski Areas Near Conasauga River:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 87 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 90 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 159 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Conasauga River:
Key West Inn Chatsworth, Chatsworth , 12 miles away
Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth , 13 miles away
Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 19 miles away
Americas Best Inns and Suites Cleveland TN, Cleveland , 21 miles away
Cleveland Knights Inn, Cleveland , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Conasauga River:
Lake Conasauga Campground, Murray County, 5 miles away
Sylco Campground, Polk County, 6 miles away
Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Conasauga River:
Gryder Camp Trail, Murray County , 1 miles away
Cloer Trail, Murray County , 1 miles away
Conasauga River Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away
Conasauga River Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away
Hickory Creek Trail, Fannin County , 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Conasauga River:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 59 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Conasauga River

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