Georgia whitewater - Gulf Creek, Dade County

Dade county, Highway 157 to Holder Loop section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     3.65 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Summerville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If you're a camper you can camp
    at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
This is the only paddling stretch along Gulf Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch of Gulf Creek in Georgia is 3.65 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months at Gulf Creek temperatures are generally in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. Highs all through the winter are usually in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight
 
here at Gulf Creek. All the water falling down from the sky makes Gulf Creek a wet site; the wettest month of the year is frequently March, that's the one that rains the most while October is generally the driest month.
A short visit to Gunn Spring is always worthwhile, and McKaig Gulf is in the vicinity, and is a magnificent location. Forester Spring is always fun to check out, and don't leave Gulf Creek without first checking out Johnson Crook. This river is a great place to visit.

Gulf Creek, Highway 157 to Holder Loop road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 3.65 miles
Average Gradient: 278 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.76509
Longitude: -85.46041

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.7528
Longitude: -85.48851

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Current weather conditions at Gulf Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: BRIDGEPORT 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gulf Creek.
 Whitewater Near Gulf Creek:
Daniel Creek, Dade County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek)
Bear Creek, Dade County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout)
Allen Creek, Walker County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area to SR 337)
Rock Creek, Walker County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 2.72 miles long (Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road)
Cole City Creek, Dade County , 12 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River)
Lively Creek, De Kalb County , 14 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek)
Warren Creek, Dade County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 15 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville)
Little River - East Fork, Dekalb/ Cherokee County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 13 miles long (Lahusage to Route 35)
Little River - West Fork, Dekalb County , 18 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 9 miles long (Lake Howard to East Fork Little)
 Hotels Near Gulf Creek:
Days Inn Trenton, Trenton , 7 miles away
Days Inn La Fayette, Lafayette , 14 miles away
Key West Inn La Fayette, Lafayette , 14 miles away
Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain , 15 miles away
Econo Lodge Chickamauga, Chickamauga , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gulf Creek:
Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, 6 miles away
The Chimney's Campground, Trenton, 7 miles away
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Gulf Creek:
Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 14 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 15 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 16 miles away
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Gulf Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 20 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 24 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gulf Creek:
Canyon Ridge Golf Course, Rising Fawn , 1 miles away
Air Castle Golf Club, Trenton , 7 miles away
Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton , 8 miles away

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