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   What Are The Endangered Animals In The Hiwassee River? Says CB The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch of Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+(V+) section. The nature scenery of Georgia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day     trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek are pretty good. If you're coming from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. The High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section is the only paddling section along Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general   area: Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek you find Sooky Gap which is a tremendous place to visit. Throughout the summer months highs here at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek reach the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek tend to be in the 20's. A lot of rain falls at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. 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. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HIAWASSEE, 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 & Suites By Carlson Helen, 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... Ramada Lake Chatuge Lodge of Hiawassee, Hiawassee 7 miles away Ramada, The Lodge at Lake Chatuge is located in Hiawassee, Georgia on the shores of Lake Chatuge nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Anderson Music Hall are l...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Georgia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Georgia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Cornelia, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cornelia, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek. 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   Hotels Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HIAWASSEE, Hiawassee , 7 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Helen, Helen , 7 miles away Ramada Lake Chatuge Lodge of Hiawassee, Hiawassee , 7 miles away Ramada Limited - Helen, GA, 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