Georgia whitewater - Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County Gilmer county, GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8.8 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Calhoun, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance     then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park stretch of Mountaintown Creek in Gilmer County is 8.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The nature scenery of Georgia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Mountaintown Creek, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's,   and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Mountaintown Creek. All the water falling down from the sky makes Mountaintown Creek a wet place; the wettest month of the year is generally March, that's the one that rains the most, and October is when it's the driest. Mountaintown Creek, GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 8.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.70289 Longitude: -84.5395 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.65179 Longitude: -84.5962 Paddler input for Mountaintown Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mountaintown Creek, Georgia Local climate location: DALTON 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay 6 miles away The Best Western Mountain View Inn rests on a mountaintop in East Ellijay, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Featuring tremendous mountain vistas, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, multiple... Super 8 Motels - Jasper, Jasper 14 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 in Jasper, GA with easy access to I-575. Jasper is the first Mountain City of Georgia. We are also the Marble Capital of Georgia. We are conveniently located near all of the maj... Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth 15 miles away Stay at this Chatsworth hotel tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while in Georgia. Surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of Northwest Georgia...   All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Mountaintown Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mountaintown 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 Calhoun, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Calhoun, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Mountaintown Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mountaintown Creek.   Whitewater Near Mountaintown Creek: Coosawattee River, Gilmer County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake) Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (GA Highway 136 to Carters Lake Reservoir) Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Stegall Mill Road to DNR) Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (GA Route 52 to Lower Cartecay Road) Holly Creek, Murray County , 9 miles away, Class IV(V) - 3.21 miles long (Cohutta Wilderness) Clear Creek, Gilmer County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River) Cartecay River, Gilmer County , 10 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 2.1 miles long (Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road) Mill Creek, Murray County , 15 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Along Mill Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Mountaintown Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 85 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 91 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mountaintown Creek: Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 6 miles away Super 8 Motels - Jasper, Jasper , 14 miles away Best Western Fairwinds Inn & Suites, Chatsworth , 15 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites Jasper, Jasper , 15 miles away Key West Inn Chatsworth, Chatsworth , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mountaintown Creek: Plum Nelly Campground, Ellijay, 2 miles away Nelly Plum Campground, Ellijay, 5 miles away Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, 9 miles away   Trails Near Mountaintown Creek: Bear Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 9 miles away Mountaintown Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 9 miles away Emery Creek Trail, Gilmer County , 10 miles away South Fork Trail, Fannin County , 12 miles away Songbird Trail, Murray County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Mountaintown Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 43 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 54 miles away