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 put-in location is a reasonable drive from Gainesville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Pooles Mill to GA Route 369 section of Settingdown Creek in Georgia is 2.3 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Georgia and the water flowing gracefully down Settingdown Creek are reasons enough     to come here and paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Pooles Mill to GA Route 369 section is the only paddling section along Settingdown Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Settingdown Creek is a wet spot that gets a lot of rainfall; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Throughout the summer months at Settingdown Creek highs are mostly in the 80's while nighttime lows are usually in the 60's. The   winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Settingdown Creek are in the 20's. The Brookshire Creek Trail is a good hiking trail in the neighborhood of Settingdown Creek. 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... 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... Hampton Inn Cumming GA, Cumming 6 miles away The Hampton Inn Cumming Georgia hotel is located southeast of Georgia Highway 400 in Georgia*s **Golden Corridor**. Nearby attractions to this Cumming Georgia hotel are Lake Lanier the Blue Ridge Moun...   All Georgia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Georgia. Books about whitewater paddling on Settingdown Creek, Georgia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Settingdown 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 Gainesville, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gainesville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Settingdown Creek. 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   Hotels Near Settingdown Creek: Sun Suites Of Cumming, Cumming , 6 miles away Sun Suites of Cumming, Cumming , 6 miles away Hampton Inn Cumming GA, Cumming , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ATLANTA-CUMMING, Cumming , 6 miles away Comfort Suites Cumming, Cumming , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Settingdown Creek: Lumpkin Campground, Dawson County, 7 miles away Sawnee Campground, Cumming, 8 miles away Hidden Valley Resort, Dawsonville, 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