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.
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6 miles away
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6 miles away
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