Georgia whitewater, Mountaintown Creek Gilmer county, GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8.8 miles   The GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park stretch of Mountaintown Creek in Georgia is 8.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Gilmer County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Georgia are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many     of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The campgrounds here at Mountaintown Creek are pretty good. The put-in is not too far from Calhoun, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater   rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular location for folks from Cherrylog, and there are splendid places to discover along the Bear Creek Trail. Fort Mountain State Park is both good and charming, and it's in the neighborhood of Mountaintown Creek, and don't leave Mountaintown Creek without first going for a hike along the Mountaintown Creek Trail. This is a great river. For the duration of the months of summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Mountaintown Creek, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Mountaintown Creek, GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park 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 Mountaintown Creek.   Whitewater Near Mountaintown Creek: Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 8.8 miles long (GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park) Mountaintown Creek, Gilmer County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Highway 52w to Highway 282w) Coosawattee River, Gilmer County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 11 miles long (GA Route 5 to Carter's Lake) Holly Creek, Murray County, 8 miles away       Class IV(V) - 3.21 miles long (Cohutta Wilderness) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 18 miles long (GA Highway 136 to Carters Lake Reservoir) Talking Rock Creek, Pickens/Gilmer/Gordon/Murray County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136) Cartecay River, Gilmer County, 10 miles away       Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Stegall Mill Road to DNR) Whitewater Outfitter - Mountaintown Outdoor Expdtns, Gilmer County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Clear Creek, Gilmer County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 2 miles long (Clear Creek Road to Cartecay River) Cartecay River, Gilmer County, 11 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 2.1 miles long (Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road)   Ski Areas Near Mountaintown Creek: Sky Valley, Georgia , 85 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 91 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Mountaintown Creek: Carter's Lake Marina & Resort, Chatsworth , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Mountaintown Creek: Best Western Mountain View Inn, East Ellijay , 6 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites East Ellijay, East Ellijay , 6 miles away Stratford Motor Inn East Ellij, East Ellijay , 6 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Jasper, Jasper , 13 miles away Super 8 Chatsworth/Dalton, Chatsworth , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Mountaintown Creek: Plum Nelly Campground, Ellijay, 2 miles away Ridgeway, Cherrylog, 3 miles away Nelly Plum Campground, Ellijay, 5 miles away   Trails Near Mountaintown Creek: Bear Creek Trail, Gilmer , 9 miles away Mountaintown Creek Trail, Gilmer , 9 miles away Emery Creek Trail, Gilmer , 10 miles away South Fork Trail, Fannin , 12 miles away Songbird Trail, Murray , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Mountaintown Creek: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 43 miles away Fort Mountain State Park, Georgia , 11 miles away Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park, Georgia , 23 miles away Red Top Mountain State Park, Georgia , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mountaintown Creek: Whitepath Golf Club &, Ellijay , 10 miles away Big Canoe Golf Club, Big Canoe , 16 miles away Spring Lakes Golf Club, Chatsworth , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Mountaintown Creek Carters Lake, Murray , 8 miles away Weehunt Lake, Fannin , 15 miles away