Georgia whitewater - Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Towns County
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High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV+(V+) 4 miles
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The High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section of Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek in Georgia is 4 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Cornelia, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Georgia scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. There aren’t any hotels
right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here
do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section is the only paddling section along Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that.
Briefly about the general area: Sooky Gap is a pleasant spot
to check out nearby. All through the summertime here at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in 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 gets a good deal of water; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is October.
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