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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you're coming from Cornelia 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. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to
stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are no other sections to paddle along Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek than the High Shoals Creek Trailhead
to US 17 section. The campgrounds here at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek are pretty good. The nature scenery of Towns County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This stretch 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Briefly about the general area: If you're
here, you might as well stop at Sooky Gap. The warmest time of the year at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are frequently in the 40's with temperatures at Hiwassee
River and High Shoals Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights. Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; through March this area sees the most rain while October is commonly the driest month.
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