Georgia whitewater, Cartecay River Gilmer county, GA Route 52 to Lower Cartecay Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8 miles   The natural beauty of Gilmer County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The average Georgia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Cleveland, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.     No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. This stretch of Cartecay River is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The Mountaintown   Creek Trail is a tremendous hiking trail near Cartecay River, and during your journey here you'll meet some people from East Ellijay for sure. If the weather is good here at Cartecay River, you can go for a hike along the Bear Creek Trail. Don't leave Cartecay River without stopping by Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park. Through the summer at Cartecay River highs are commonly in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Cartecay River night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's. Cartecay River, GA Route 52 to Lower Cartecay Road 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 Cartecay River.   Whitewater Near Cartecay River: Whitewater Outfitter - Mountaintown Outdoor Expdtns, Gilmer County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Cartecay River, Gilmer County, 2 miles away       Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Stegall Mill Road to DNR) Cartecay River, Gilmer County, 3 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 2.1 miles long (Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road) Cartecay River, Gilmer County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (GA Route 52 to Lower Cartecay Road) Clear Creek, Gilmer County, 4 miles away       Class I-III - 2 miles long (Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River) Coosawattee River, Gilmer County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 11 miles long (GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake) Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 8.8 miles long (GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park) Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136) Long Swamp Creek, Pickens County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 2.8 miles long (Grandview Road to Cove Road Close to Jasper)   Ski Areas Near Cartecay River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 77 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 80 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 84 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Cartecay River: Carter's Lake Marina & Resort, Chatsworth , 15 miles away Lake Blue Ridge Marina, Blue Ridge , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Cartecay River: Stratford Motor Inn East Ellij, East Ellijay , 3 miles away Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 3 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay, East Ellijay , 4 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Jasper, Jasper , 11 miles away Woodbridge Inn, Jasper , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cartecay River: Nelly Plum Campground, Ellijay, 4 miles away Diamond Lure Campground, Ellijay, 5 miles away Plum Nelly Campground, Ellijay, 7 miles away   Trails Near Cartecay River: Bear Creek Trail, Gilmer , 12 miles away Mountaintown Creek Trail, Gilmer , 13 miles away Tearbritches Trail, Fannin , 13 miles away South Fork Trail, Fannin , 13 miles away Benton McKaye Trail, Fannin , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Cartecay River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 40 miles away Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park, Georgia , 15 miles away Fort Mountain State Park, Georgia , 19 miles away Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park, Tennessee , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cartecay River: Whitepath Golf Club &, Ellijay , 5 miles away Bent Tree Golf Course, Jasper , 11 miles away Big Canoe Golf Club, Big Canoe , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Cartecay River Weehunt Lake, Fannin , 12 miles away Lake Petit, Pickens , 16 miles away Blue Ridge Lake, Fannin , 16 miles away