Georgia whitewater, Chattahoochee River Cobb Fulton county, Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II+(III)     3.5 miles   Class I-II at the most after a good rain. I've been going here over a year and barely enough to tube. 7-6-2008 If you're coming from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less     manageable. The Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill stretch of Chattahoochee River is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II+(III) section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring   some good walking shoes. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Georgia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Thornton Shoals is a wonderful site to take a look at close by, and at Chattahoochee River you always meet someone from Smyrna. Visiting Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. Places like Sweetwater Creek State Park are nice to go to. A good deal of rain falls at Chattahoochee River. Of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Chattahoochee River, Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill 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 Chattahoochee River.   Whitewater Near Chattahoochee River: Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County, 1 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill) Rottenwood Creek, Cobb County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River) Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County, 3 miles away       Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road) Sope Creek, Cobb County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River) Marsh Creek, Fulton County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) Whitewater Outfitter - White Water Learning Center, Fulton County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Nickajack Creek, Cobb County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (East-West Connector to Bankhead Highway) Big Creek, Fulton County, 10 miles away       Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park) Sweetwater Creek, Douglas County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River) Annewakee River, Douglas County, 20 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Anneewakee Road to GA Route 166)   Ski Areas Near Chattahoochee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 98 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs   Marinas Near Chattahoochee River: Little River Marina, Canton , 18 miles away Harbor Town Marina, Acworth , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Chattahoochee River: Hyatt House Atlanta Cobb Galleria, Atlanta , 0 miles away Embassy Suites By Hilton Atlanta Galleria, Atlanta , 1 miles away Homewood Suites By Hilton Atlanta-Galleria-Cumberland, Atlanta , 1 miles away Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, Atlanta , 1 miles away Oakwood At Bell Vinings, Atlanta , 1 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chattahoochee River: Brookwood Rv Resort Park, Marietta, 5 miles away Atlanta Marietta RV Resort, Marietta, 5 miles away La Siesta RV Park, Marietta, 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Chattahoochee River: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 10 miles away Sweetwater Creek State Park, Georgia , 15 miles away Stone Mountain State Park, Georgia , 21 miles away Red Top Mountain State Park, Georgia , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chattahoochee River: Atlanta Country Club, Marietta , 4 miles away North Fulton Golf Course, Atlanta , 4 miles away Fox Creek Golf Club & Driving Range, Smyrna , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Chattahoochee River Elarbee Lake, Fulton , 1 miles away White Oak Lake, Cobb , 6 miles away Northridge Lake, Fulton , 10 miles away