Georgia whitewater, Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek Towns county, High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V+)     4 miles   What Are The Endangered Animals In The Hiwassee River? Says CB The High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 section of Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek in Towns County is 4 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe     for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Towns County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you're coming from Cornelia   it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek without first going for a hike along the Arkaquah Trail. You certainly ought to check out Unicoi State Park since you're here at Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, and glorious hiking is available along the Raven Cliff Falls Trail. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17 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 Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek.   Whitewater Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Towns County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV+(V+) - 4 miles long (High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County, 5 miles away       Class II-IV - 7 miles long (USFS Road 44 to Robertson) Mud Creek, Habersham/Hall County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Road to Chatahoochee) Moccasin Creek, Rabun County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Wildcat Road to Lake Burton) Chattahoochee River, White/Habersham/Hall County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 16 miles long (Robertson to GA Route 115) Dodd Creek, White County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Ravencliff Trail to GA 348) Hiawassee River, Clay/Cherokee County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 18.3 miles long (Hayesville to US Route 64) Tallulah River, Rabun County, 13 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Tate Branch Campground to Coleman River) Helton Creek, Union County, 15 miles away       Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River) Frogtown Creek, Lumpkin County, 15 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 2.9 miles long (US 19 to US 19 at Turners Corner)   Ski Areas Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 27 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 50 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Boundary Waters Resort & Marina, Hiawassee , 7 miles away Yacht Club Mermaid, Hiawassee , 10 miles away Chatuge Cove Marina, Hayesville , 10 miles away Blairsville Docks Unlimited, Blairsville , 16 miles away Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Lake Chatuge Lodge, Hiawassee , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites HIAWASSEE, Hiawassee , 7 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Helen, GA, Helen , 8 miles away Quality Inn Helen, Helen , 8 miles away SureStay Hotel Helen Downtown, Helen , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Appalachian Campground, Hiawassee, 1 miles away Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area - Indian Grave Gap Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, 2 miles away Enota Resort and Campground, Hiawassee, 3 miles away   Trails Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Arkaquah Trail, Union , 9 miles away Raven Cliff Falls Trail, White , 9 miles away Chattahoochee Trail, Union , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Union , 9 miles away Whitly Gap Trail, White , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 52 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 64 miles away Unicoi State Park, Georgia , 6 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia , 9 miles away Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek: Innsbruck Golf Club, Helen , 8 miles away Brasstown Valley Golf Club, Young Harris , 11 miles away Chatuge Shores Golf Course, Hayesville , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek Chatuge Lake, Clay , 11 miles away Lake Qualatchee, White , 12 miles away Lake Burton, Rabun , 13 miles away