Georgia whitewater - Marsh Creek, Fulton County

Fulton county, Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, as you can see on the road map further down. The Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road section of Marsh Creek in Fulton County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The nature scenery of Fulton County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night,
    and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Marsh Creek than the Mill Spring Academy to Riverside
Road section. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This is a very short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Marsh Creek is a wet location that gets much rainfall; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October is the month with the least moisture. For the duration
 
of the months of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Marsh Creek. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Marsh Creek are in the 20's.
Visiting Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is just something you need to do if you haven't yet.

Marsh Creek, Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1 miles
Average Gradient: 140 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.94749
Longitude: -84.3873

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.94609
Longitude: -84.39541

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Current weather conditions at Marsh Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: ALLATOONA DAM 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Buckhead North, Atlanta
2 miles away
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Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center, Atlanta
3 miles away
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Staybridge Suites ATLANTA PERIMETER CENTER WEST, Atlanta
3 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Marsh Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marsh Creek.
 Whitewater Near Marsh Creek:
Sope Creek, Cobb County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River)
Big Creek, Fulton County , 5 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park)
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 5 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill)
Rottenwood Creek, Cobb County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River)
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road)
Sweetwater Creek, Douglas County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River)
Yellow River, Gwinnett County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Arnold Road to Annistown Bridge)
Yellow River, Gwinnett/Dekalb County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Annistown Bridge to Highway 124)
Annewakee River, Douglas County , 25 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166)
Settingdown Creek, Forsythe County , 27 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2.3 miles long (Pooles Mill to GA Route 369)
 Ski Areas Near Marsh Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 93 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 225 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marsh Creek:
Comfort Inn Buckhead North, Atlanta , 2 miles away
Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center, Atlanta , 3 miles away
Staybridge Suites ATLANTA PERIMETER CENTER WEST, Atlanta , 3 miles away
Hyatt Place Atlanta Perimeter Center, Atlanta , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ATLANTA N-PERIMETER/DUNWOODY, Atlanta , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marsh Creek:
White Water Learning Center, Atlanta, 6 miles away
Marietta Campground, Cobb County, 7 miles away
La Siesta RV Park, Marietta, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Marsh Creek:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 5 miles away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Marsh Creek:
Blue Heron Golf Club, Atlanta , 2 miles away
North Fulton Golf Course, Atlanta , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Marsh Creek

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