Georgia whitewater - Yahoola Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Lumpkin County

Lumpkin county, US 19 to Chestatee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     6 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Gainesville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The US 19 to Chestatee River section of Yahoola Creek is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Georgia are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy
    as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Lumpkin County and the water flowing gracefully down Yahoola Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. No need to look hard for hotels, but
you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the days of summer highs here at Yahoola Creek reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's, and during
 
the dark hours in the winter at Yahoola Creek temperatures descend to the 20's.
Yahoola Creek is a wet place that gets much rainfall; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and October on the other hand is the driest.

Yahoola Creek, US 19 to Chestatee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.55089
Longitude: -83.99411

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.5078
Longitude: -83.97531

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Current weather conditions at Yahoola Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
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Local climate location: JASPER 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gainesville, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Yahoola Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yahoola Creek.
 Whitewater Near Yahoola Creek:
Yahoola Creek, Lumpkin County , 0 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (US 19 North of Dahlonega to US 19)
Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 4 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 32 miles long (Coppermine to Lake Lanier)
Etowah River, Lumpkin/ Dawson County , 5 miles away, Class II(IV) - 13.3 miles long (US 19 to Highway 136)
Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Hightower Road to US 19)
Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (Grindle Falls Road to Copper Mine)
Etowah River, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Above Hightower Road)
Chestatee River, Lumpkin County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.4 miles long (Turners Corner to Grindle Bridge)
Tesnatee Creek, White/Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (County Road 5976 to Old Copper Mine Road)
Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.75 miles long (WMA Gate to Waters Creek Campground)
Dicks Creek, Lumpkin County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Waters Creek Campground to Turners Corner)
 Ski Areas Near Yahoola Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 50 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 85 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 130 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 173 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 175 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 186 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yahoola Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 1 miles away
Dahlonega Days Inn (Hwy 19 & Hwy 60), Dahlonega , 1 miles away
Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Dahlonega , 1 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega, Georgia, Dahlonega , 1 miles away
Pura Vida USA, Dahlonega , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yahoola Creek:
Blackburn Park and Campground, Dahlonega, 2 miles away
Crisson Campground, Dahlonega, 2 miles away
Cedar House Yurt Cabins, Dahlonega, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Yahoola Creek:
Black Mountain Trail, Union County , 8 miles away
DeSoto Falls Trail, Lumpkin County , 12 miles away
Whitly Gap Trail, White County , 15 miles away
Duncan Ridge Trail, Union County , 15 miles away
Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Yahoola Creek:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 39 miles away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Atlanta - GA , 52 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Yahoola Creek:
Nicklaus Golf Club at Birch River, Dahlonega , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Yahoola Creek

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