Georgia whitewater - Settingdown Creek, Forsythe County Forsythe county, Pooles Mill to GA Route 369 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     2.3 miles   The natural beauty of Forsythe County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The put-in is not too far from Gainesville, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Settingdown Creek in Georgia is 2.3 miles long and has been rated as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. Settingdown Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Pooles Mill to GA Route 369 stretch is the only one. There's camping available near Settingdown Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,      in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Settingdown Creek, and the overnight is rather colder of course, ordinarily in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Settingdown Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Go for a hike on the Brookshire   Creek Trail. Settingdown Creek gets a lot of water; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. Settingdown Creek, Pooles Mill to GA Route 369 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 2.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.2942 Longitude: -84.1011 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.2924 Longitude: -84.1382 Paddler input for Settingdown Creek, Georgia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Settingdown Creek, Georgia Local climate location: JASPER 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sun Suites of Cumming, Cumming 6 miles away Sun Suites is a leading economy, extended stay lodging hotel, featuring great accommodations. Comfortable clean rooms with very affordable rates along with great customer service is what every custom... Comfort Suites Cumming, Cumming 6 miles away All suite hotel close to Lake Lanier and metropolitan Atlanta. Shopping restaurants, entertainment nearby. Elevator, handicap facilities available. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Settingdown Creek.   Whitewater Near Settingdown Creek: Amicalola Creek, Dawson County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.75 miles long (Highway 53 to Kelly Bridge/Etowah River) Etowah River, Lumpkin/ Dawson County , 11 miles away, Class II(IV) - 13.3 miles long (US 19 to Highway 136) Amicalola Creek, Dawson County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 9.75 miles long (Goshen Church Road to Highway 53) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Hightower Road to US 19) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19) Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (US 19 to Chestatee River) Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Above Hightower Road) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier) Long Swamp Creek, Pickens County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.8 miles long (Grandview Road to Cove Road Close to Jasper) Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine)   Ski Areas Near Settingdown Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 66 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 89 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 146 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 188 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 189 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 190 miles away, 619 vertical feet   Hotels Near Settingdown Creek: Sun Suites of Cumming, Cumming , 6 miles away Comfort Suites Cumming, Cumming , 6 miles away Best Western Dawson Village Inn, Dawsonville , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Dawsonville, Dawsonville , 7 miles away Dawsonville Super 8 Motel, Dawsonville , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Settingdown Creek: Lumpkin Campground, Dawson County, 7 miles away Hidden Valley Resort, Dawsonville, 9 miles away Twin Lakes Park, Cumming, 9 miles away   Trails Near Settingdown Creek: Brookshire Creek Trail, Monroe County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Settingdown Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 23 miles away Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Settingdown Creek: Chestatee Golf Club, Dawsonville , 6 miles away Country Land Golf Course, Cumming , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Settingdown Creek