Georgia whitewater - Mud Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Habersham/Hall County

Habersham/Hall county, Road to Chatahoochee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4 miles
  The Road to Chatahoochee stretch of Mud Creek in Habersham/Hall County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Georgia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're coming from Cornelia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
    either way there are lots of good places for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling stretch along Mud Creek. The rivers
for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Nacoochee Valley is a tremendous site to have a look at nearby. Mud Creek is a pretty
 
wet place generally with a large amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily March, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is October.
Throughout the summer highs here at Mud Creek get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Mud Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.

Mud Creek, Road to Chatahoochee road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.84299
Longitude: -83.63871

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.4463
Longitude: -83.6749

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Current weather conditions at Mud Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
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Local climate location: BLAIRSVILLE EXP STN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Helen, Helen
5 miles away
Nestled in the Georgia Mountains. Bavarian/Alpine theme town. Dahlonega 25 miles. Atlanta 65 miles. Pet accommodation: 10.00/night. Pet Limit: Only pets under 15 lbs allowed....

Best Western Alpine Helen, Helen
5 miles away
Stay at this Helen, Georgia hotel located within walking distance to year round festivals -- AAA 3-Diamond hotel offering all the comforts of home. The Best Western Riverpark Inn & Conference Center ...

Helen-Days Inn, Helen
6 miles away
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The Days Inn Helen is located walking distance to Alpine Village. The town offers wonderful shops, restaurants and friendly people. Our friendly staff welcomes you to come and enj...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mud Creek.
 Whitewater Near Mud Creek:
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road)
Chattahoochee River, Habersham/White/Hall County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 11 miles long (Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge)
Mossy Creek, Habersham/Hall County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 2.5 miles long (New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River)
Dodd Creek, White County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Ravencliff Trail to GA 348)
Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (USFS Road 44 to Robertson)
Little John Creek, Hall County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.3 miles long (Skitts Mountain Road to Chattahoochee)
Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Towns County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV+(V+) - 4 miles long (High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17)
Moccasin Creek, Rabun County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Wildcat Road to Lake Burton)
Flat Creek, Hall County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 2.1 miles long (GA 52 to Glades)
 Ski Areas Near Mud Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 28 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 61 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 65 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 150 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 151 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 152 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 163 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mud Creek:
Econo Lodge Helen, Helen , 5 miles away
Best Western Alpine Helen, Helen , 5 miles away
Helen-Days Inn, Helen , 6 miles away
Alpine Crest Resort (Vri), Helen , 6 miles away
Helen Super 8 Motel, Helen , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mud Creek:
Mountain Creek Grove Nudist, Cleveland, 2 miles away
Serendipity Park Nudist Resort, Cleveland, 2 miles away
Union Grove Campground, Cleveland, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Mud Creek:
Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White County , 11 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union County , 13 miles away
Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 13 miles away
Chattahoochee Trail, Union County , 14 miles away
Arkaquah Trail, Union County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Mud Creek:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 60 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Mud Creek:
Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club, Helen , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Mud Creek

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