Georgia whitewater - Rock Creek, Walker County

Walker county, Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     2.72 miles
  If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road stretch of Rock Creek in Georgia is 2.72 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. And
    of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Georgia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots
of people. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are no other sections to paddle along Rock Creek than the Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road section.

Briefly about the general area:
Lula Falls is always fun to check out, and nearby you locate the Bluff Trail which is a fine hiking trail. If you want to check out some attention-grabbing
 
stuff, check out Eagle Cliff.
At this river you will never have a bad time. Payne Gap is a magnificent place to stop by close by; Knight Spring is a scenic spot to explore while you're at Rock Creek. A cool spot to visit in the neighborhood of Rock Creek is Hawk Cliff; there is a nice hiking trail close by called the Skyuka Trail. All through the warmest time of the year here at Rock Creek, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Rock Creek.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Rock Creek a wet site; March is the month that gets the most rain, and June is when it's the driest.

Rock Creek, Lula Lake Road to Chattooga Valley Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 2.72 miles
Average Gradient: 227 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.8973
Longitude: -85.393

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.94449
Longitude: -85.35321

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Current weather conditions at Rock Creek, Georgia
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Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain
3 miles away
Originally constructed of stone in 1924, the Chanticleer Inn is newly renovated with charming decor and antiques. The Main Inn has 3 guest rooms, a living room and breakfast area. There are 5 other st...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga
5 miles away
Chattanooga®s closest Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites to downtown. You will be welcomed with a true sense of Southern Hospitality. Our friendly staff is eager to help you settle in to feel at ho...

Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga
5 miles away
Hotel features a complimentary Continental Plus Breakfast, complimentary local calls, Wireless High Speed Internet access, indoor swimming pool and large exercise room. Each unit is furnished with a m...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia, the metro area neareast to Rock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Rock Creek:
Bear Creek, Dade County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout)
Daniel Creek, Dade County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek)
Middle Creek, Hamilton County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River)
Gulf Creek, Dade County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop)
Cole City Creek, Dade County , 13 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
North Suck Creek, Marion/Sequatchie County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.4 miles long (pipeline to Suck Confluence)
Suck Creek, Marion/ Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Suck Confluence to Knuckle Head)
South Suck Creek, Marion County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Pipeline to Suck Confluence)
Warren Creek, Dade County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Rock Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 133 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 139 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 143 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 162 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rock Creek:
Chanticleer Inn, Lookout Mountain , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mtn, Tn, Chattanooga , 5 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Chattanooga I-24 West, Chattanooga , 5 miles away
Best Western Royal Inn, Chattanooga , 6 miles away
Ramada Limited Interstate Highway 24/Lookout Mountain West, Chattanooga , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rock Creek:
Look Out Mountain Koa Kampground, Lookout Mountain, 2 miles away
Raccoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 6 miles away
Racoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Rock Creek:
Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 3 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 4 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 4 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 5 miles away
Hardy Trail, Hamilton County , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Rock Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 24 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 35 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rock Creek:
Lookout Mountain Golf Club, Lookout Mountain , 3 miles away
High Point Golf Course, Chickamauga , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Rock Creek

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