Georgia whitewater - Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Towns County Towns county, High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V+)     4 miles   The High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section of Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek in Towns County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV+(V+) section of whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Cornelia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of Towns County and the water flowing gracefully down Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek have people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around     here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. There are no other sections to paddle along Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek than the High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about   the general area: Summertime highs at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek. Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest of the months is October. Sooky Gap is a good spot to pop by near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek. Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+(V+) Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 70 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.8162 Longitude: -83.7269 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.85929 Longitude: -83.7211 Paddler input for Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ridges Resort & Club, Hiawassee 5 miles away The resort is on a mountain lake and features amenities unequaled in the southern Appalachian. Located on the shores of Lake Chatuge a 7,500-acre lake less then 2 hours North of Atlanta. Fieldstone Re... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hiawassee, Ga, Hiawassee 7 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel - Hiawassee is located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains near the growing towns of Blairsville, Young Harris and Hiawassee. Our Hiawassee hotel is in close proximi... Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Helan, Helen 7 miles away Hotel is located in the center of Helen, GA and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Located one mile from the golf courses and one block from the festhalle where Oktoberfest is held. H...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek.   Whitewater Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (USFS Road 44 to Robertson) Moccasin Creek, Rabun County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Wildcat Road to Lake Burton) Dodd Creek, White County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Ravencliff Trail to GA 348) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115) Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee) Helton Creek, Union County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River) Tallulah River, Rabun County , 13 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Tate Branch Campground to Coleman River) Tallulah River, Towns/Rabun County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (GA/North Carolina State Line to Tate Branch Campground) Coleman River, Rabun County , 14 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (Coleman River Road to Tallulah River) Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County , 16 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner)   Ski Areas Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 27 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 50 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 148 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 149 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 150 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 161 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Ridges Resort & Club, Hiawassee , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hiawassee, Ga, Hiawassee , 7 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Helan, Helen , 7 miles away Ramada Limited, Helen , 7 miles away Econo Lodge Helen, Helen , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Appalachian Camp Ground, Hiawassee, 1 miles away Enota Resort and Campground, Hiawassee, 3 miles away Enota Mountain Retreat, Hiawassee, 3 miles away   Trails Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Arkaquah Trail, Union County , 9 miles away Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 9 miles away Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 9 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 52 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 64 miles away