Georgia whitewater - Daniel Creek, Dade County

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

 

CLASS V+     4.6 miles
  This section of Daniel Creek is 4.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Summerville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you
    don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nature scenery of Dade County and the beautiful way the water current moves
down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are no other stretches to paddle along Daniel Creek than the to Bear Creek stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
A short journey to Whiteoak Spring is always worthwhile; Little Mans Gulch is in close proximity, and is a great place.
For the duration of the summer highs here at Daniel Creek get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows
 
dip down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Daniel Creek are in the 20's. Daniel Creek is a relatively wet place commonly with lots of rain; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October is when it's the driest.

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
The Days Inn Trenton is located in the beautiful mountains off of I-59 exit 11. We are close to Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn and Lookout Mountain Flight Park for hang gliding. We are ju...

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...

Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga
12 miles away
Hotel features a complimentary Continental Plus Breakfast, complimentary local calls, Wireless High Speed Internet access, indoor swimming pool and large exercise room. Each unit is furnished with a m...



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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
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
Chattanooga-Days Inn Tiftonia/Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
Chattanooga-Aquarium Super 8 Motel, Chattanooga , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Daniel Creek:
Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, 2 miles away
The Chimney's Campground, Trenton, 2 miles away
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 4 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

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