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Georgia whitewater, Marsh Creek
Fulton
county,
Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 1 miles
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The wonderful Georgia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road section of Marsh Creek in Georgia is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater |
rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming
| back for more. The Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The campgrounds here at Marsh Creek are pretty good. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area | |
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has a large number of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is one of the destinations in the neighborhood of Marsh Creek that are wonderful to go to. Marsh
Creek is a place with many visitors from Roswell. Lots of rainfall falls at Marsh Creek. All through March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is October. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Marsh Creek.
Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Marsh Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights.
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Marsh Creek, Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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These outdoors activities are available near Marsh Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Marsh Creek:
Marsh Creek, Fulton County, 0 miles away Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Mill Spring Academy to Riverside Road) |
Sope Creek, Cobb County, 4 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (Lower Roswell Road to Chattahoochee River) |
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County, 4 miles away Class I-II+(III) - 3.5 miles long (Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill) |
Big Creek, Fulton County, 5 miles away Class I-III(V+) - 2 miles long (Grimes Bridge Road to Vickery Creek Park) |
Rottenwood Creek, Cobb County, 6 miles away Class III-IV - 2.25 miles long (Windy Hill Road to Chattahoochee River) |
Chattahoochee River, Cobb/Fulton County, 8 miles away Class II(III) - 0.2 miles long (Upstream of Atlanta Road) |
Nickajack Creek, Cobb County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 4 miles long (East-West Connector to Bankhead Highway) |
Sweetwater Creek, Douglas County, 20 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River) |
Yellow River, Gwinnett/Dekalb County, 23 miles away Class I-III - 4 miles long (Annistown Bridge to Highway 124) |
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| Ski Areas Near Marsh Creek:
Sky Valley, Georgia
, 93 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 96 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
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| Hotels Near Marsh Creek:
Comfort Inn Buckhead North, Atlanta
, 2 miles away |
Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center, Atlanta
, 2 miles away |
Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Center, Sandy Springs
, 3 miles away |
Homewood Suites Atlanta-Perimeter Center, Atlanta
, 3 miles away |
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Perimeter Center, Atlanta
, 3 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Marsh Creek:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA
, 5 miles away |
Stone Mountain State Park, Georgia
, 19 miles away |
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Georgia
, 20 miles away |
Red Top Mountain State Park, Georgia
, 25 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Marsh Creek:
Blue Heron Golf Club, Atlanta
, 2 miles away |
Atlanta Country Club, Marietta
, 2 miles away |
Cherokee Country Club, Atlanta
, 3 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Marsh Creek
Northridge Lake, Fulton
, 5 miles away |
Elarbee Lake, Fulton
, 5 miles away |
Simmons Lake, DeKalb
, 9 miles away |
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