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
  This stretch of Gulf Creek in Dade County is 3.65 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Dade County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're coming from Summerville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down
    the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling stretch along
Gulf Creek. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
While staying at Gulf Creek you could always look at McKaig Gulf, and a short journey to Forester Spring is always worthwhile. Gulf Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; throughout March this area sees the most rain, and October is when it's the driest.
 
This river is a great place to visit. You simply should take a look at Johnson Crook if you're here at Gulf Creek, and a journey to Gulf Creek wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Gunn Spring. Through the summer at Gulf Creek highs are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. Highs all through the winter are usually in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Gulf Creek dip into the 20's.

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)
 Ski Areas Near Gulf Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 143 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 147 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 150 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 171 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gulf Creek:
Days Inn, Trenton , 7 miles away
Trenton Days Inn, Trenton , 7 miles away
El Rancho Court, Trenton , 7 miles away
Landing Hang Gliding Resort, Wildwood , 9 miles away
Executive Inn, La Fayette , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gulf Creek:
Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 8 miles away
Lookout Mountain/Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 9 miles away
Sequoyah Caverns and Campgrounds, Valley Head, 10 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
 Lakes Near Gulf Creek

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