Georgia whitewater - Mossy Creek, Habersham/Hall County

Habersham/Hall county, New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     2.5 miles
  The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Cornelia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This section of Mossy Creek in Habersham/Hall County is 2.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a
    class III-V section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The scenic beauty of Habersham/Hall County and the cool fresh water beats anything. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great
exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Mossy Creek. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Mossy Creek mostly gets a good deal of rainfall; March is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is October. All through the summertime at Mossy Creek
 
temperatures are frequently in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are generally in the 40's while Mossy Creek overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.
Mossy Creek is in close proximity to The Shoals which is absolutely worth taking a look at.

Mossy Creek, New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.51319
Longitude: -83.6858

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.4463
Longitude: -83.6749

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Current weather conditions at Mossy Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Cleveland Days Inn, Cleveland
9 miles away
We offer the best in clean, comfortable rooms at affordable prices with great small town hospitality. Conveniently located in walking distance to restaurants, shops, Drug Stores, Historic Downtown Cle...

Cornelia-Days Inn, Cornelia
9 miles away
Located in the majestic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains just off Highway 365, and Hwy 441 the Days Inn Cornelia is the perfect place come and relax. We are within 10 miles of Mount Vernon Mill...

Comfort Inn Cornelia, Cornelia
10 miles away
The Comfort Inn hotel is ideally situated near the scenic mountains of northeast Georgia, including Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State Park, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Toccoa Falls and Tallulah ...



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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 Mossy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mossy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Mossy Creek:
Little John Creek, Hall County , 1 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.3 miles long (Skitts Mountain Road to Chattahoochee)
Chattahoochee River, Habersham/White/Hall County , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 11 miles long (Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge)
Flat Creek, Hall County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 2.1 miles long (GA 52 to Glades)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road)
Hudson River, Banks County , 7 miles away, Class I-III+ - 2 miles long (Wilson Shoals WMA)
Little River - East Fork, Hall County , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (GA 52 to Close to Lake Lanier)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115)
Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee)
Nancy Town River, Banks County , 13 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Lake Russell to GA 105)
Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road)
 Ski Areas Near Mossy Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 36 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 70 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 157 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 158 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 159 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 170 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mossy Creek:
Cleveland Days Inn, Cleveland , 9 miles away
Cornelia-Days Inn, Cornelia , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Cornelia, Cornelia , 10 miles away
Econo Lodge Helen, Helen , 13 miles away
Best Western Alpine Helen, Helen , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mossy Creek:
Mossy Creek Campground, White County, 5 miles away
Union Grove Campground, Cleveland, 5 miles away
Leisure Acres Campground, Cleveland, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Mossy Creek:
Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 16 miles away
Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 17 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 18 miles away
Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Mossy Creek:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 53 miles away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 64 miles away

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