Georgia whitewater - Holcombe Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun County

Rabun county, FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     1.9 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga section of Holcombe Creek in Georgia is 1.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
    scenery is an added bonus. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while
are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The natural beauty of Rabun County and the water flowing gracefully down Holcombe Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is the only paddling section along Holcombe Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Three Forks Trail is a perfect hiking trail close to Holcombe Creek. There is a
 
fine hiking trail in close proximity to Holcombe Creek called the Burrells Ford Trail, and Owl Gap is another great place to stop by nearby.
Holcombe Creek gets a great deal of water; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. High temperatures at Holcombe Creek through the warm days of summer are in the 80's; the overnight is a little cooler of course, mostly in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Holcombe Creek.

Holcombe Creek, FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 1.9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.969
Longitude: -83.23581

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.9495
Longitude: -83.20601

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Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seneca, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Holcombe Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Holcombe Creek.
 Whitewater Near Holcombe Creek:
Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge)
Big Creek, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek)
Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek)
Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford)
Warwoman Creek, Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.2 miles long (Earl's Ford Road to Chattooga River)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge)
Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Holcombe Creek:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 9 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 35 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 48 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Holcombe Creek:
Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 5 miles away
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 6 miles away
The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express DILLARD, Dillard , 11 miles away
Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Holcombe Creek:
Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 3 miles away
Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 6 miles away
Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Holcombe Creek:
Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 2 miles away
Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 4 miles away
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 6 miles away
Chattooga Trail, Rabun County , 8 miles away
Bartram Trail, Rabun County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Holcombe Creek:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 47 miles away
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 58 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Holcombe Creek:
Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Holcombe Creek

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