Florida whitewater, Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) Echols Hamilton county, GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4.5 miles   What river drops approx. 350' w/class 2 or 3 rapids in southern Ga? Says Sarah This stretch of Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) in Echols / Hamilton County is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Valdosta, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are a few other sections in this river     system that can be paddled as well. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Echols / Hamilton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: People from Lake Park love to come to Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), and a journey to Suwannee River State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. High temperatures at Alapahoochee River   Grand Bay Canal) all through the summertime are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 60's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) temperatures descend to the 30's. Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal) is a wet spot that gets a large amount of rainfall. The wettest month of the year is mostly July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is October. Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal).   Whitewater Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal): Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), Echols / Hamilton County, 1 miles away       Class II - 4.5 miles long (GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha) Turket Creek, Hamilton County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Jennings to Alapaha)   Hotels Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal): Westmont Inn - Jasper, Jasper , 6 miles away Hampton Inn Valdosta-Lake Park, Valdosta , 11 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Valdosta Lake Park, Lake Park , 11 miles away Days Inn Lake Park/Valdosta, Lake Park , 11 miles away Quality Inn Live Oak, Live Oak , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal): Jennings Outdoor Resort, Jennings, 3 miles away Holiday Campground, Lake Park, 8 miles away Eagles Roost Campground, Lake Park, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal): Suwannee River State Park, Florida , 14 miles away Peacock Springs State Recreation Area, Florida , 29 miles away