Georgia whitewater - Daniel Creek, Dade County

Dade county, to Bear Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     4.6 miles
  If you're coming from Summerville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. On this section you do get some
    distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The to Bear Creek section is the only paddling section along Daniel Creek. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots.

Briefly about the general area:
It's always wonderful to explore Whiteoak Spring, and Little Mans Gulch is a tremendous place to stop at. Daniel Creek is a wet place that gets lots of rainfall; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is October.
For the duration of the months of summer at Daniel Creek highs are mostly in the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Daniel Creek tend to be in the 20's.
 

Daniel Creek, to Bear Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 4.6 miles
Average Gradient: 81 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.8161
Longitude: -85.491

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.86109
Longitude: -85.48581

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Current weather conditions at Daniel Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: BRIDGEPORT 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Trenton Days Inn, Trenton
2 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga
12 miles away
Chattanooga®s closest Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites to downtown. You will be welcomed with a true sense of Southern Hospitality. Our friendly staff is eager to help you settle in to feel at ho...

Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain
12 miles away
Originally constructed of stone in 1924, the Chanticleer Inn is newly renovated with charming decor and antiques. The Main Inn has 3 guest rooms, a living room and breakfast area. There are 5 other st...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Daniel Creek.
 Whitewater Near Daniel Creek:
Bear Creek, Dade County , 1 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout)
Gulf Creek, Dade County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop)
Cole City Creek, Dade County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River)
Rock Creek, Walker County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 2.72 miles long (Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road)
Warren Creek, Dade County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
Lively Creek, De Kalb County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek)
Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 13 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville)
Allen Creek, Walker County , 14 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area to SR 337)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
Middle Creek, Hamilton County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River)
 Ski Areas Near Daniel Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 142 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 148 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 151 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 171 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Daniel Creek:
Trenton Days Inn, Trenton , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain , 12 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
Chattanooga-Days Inn Tiftonia/Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Daniel Creek:
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 4 miles away
Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 5 miles away
Look Out Mountain Koa Kampground, Lookout Mountain, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Daniel Creek:
Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 11 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 12 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 13 miles away
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Daniel Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 17 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 27 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Daniel Creek:
Air Castle Golf Club, Trenton , 4 miles away
Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton , 6 miles away
Canyon Ridge Golf Course, Rising Fawn , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Daniel Creek

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