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South Carolina whitewater, Chattooga River - East Fork
Oconee
county,
Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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The starting point is not too far from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful South Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Chattooga River - East Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Blue |
Ridge Mountains is great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. If
| you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside South Carolina you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this | |
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area has a large number of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: If you're visiting Chattooga River - East Fork from Cashiers, you won't be the only one. Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests is a
pleasant site; do put some time aside to spend at Spoonauger Falls while you're here at Chattooga River - East Fork. This river has so much to offer. Ellicott Rock is something you shouldn't miss while you're here at Chattooga
River - East Fork, and sites like Oconee State Park are nice to check out. Chattooga River - East Fork is right by the Foothills Trail. At Chattooga River - East Fork through the days of summer highs are in the 70's.
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Chattooga River - East Fork, Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Chattooga River - East Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Chattooga River - East Fork:
Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County, 2 miles away Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge) |
Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County, 3 miles away Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) |
Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County, 3 miles away Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) |
Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County, 4 miles away Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) |
Chattooga River, Jackson County, 5 miles away Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) |
Whitewater, Oconee County, 6 miles away Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) |
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 7 miles away Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) |
Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County, 7 miles away Class II-III+(IV) - 13 miles long (Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Chattooga River - East Fork:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 16 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
Sky Valley, Georgia
, 19 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 33 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 52 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs |
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 68 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
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| Hotels Near Chattooga River - East Fork:
Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers
, 7 miles away |
Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire
, 8 miles away |
The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands
, 9 miles away |
200 Main, Highlands
, 9 miles away |
Mitchells Lodge And Cottages, Highlands
, 9 miles away |
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| Trails Near Chattooga River - East Fork:
Foothills Trail, Oconee
, 3 miles away |
Foothills Trail, Oconee
, 3 miles away |
Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee
, 3 miles away |
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon
, 4 miles away |
Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun
, 6 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Chattooga River - East Fork:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC
, 50 miles away |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN
, 50 miles away |
Oconee State Park, South Carolina
, 7 miles away |
Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina
, 9 miles away |
Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina
, 15 miles away |
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