Atlantans have easy access to several great rivers for kayaking, rafting and canoeing.
One of the best-kept secrets is the Chattahoochee River, which is touted as a great place to learn good technique. The Chattooga, Ocoee, Hiwassee and other rivers are less than two hours away for more advanced paddlers.
Clubs, outfitters & courses CLUBS
The Atlanta Whitewater Club
The Georgia Canoeing Association
OUTFITTERS Southeastern Expeditions http://www.southeasternexpeditions.com Provides whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking trips on the Chattooga and Ocoee Rivers for all skill levels. Clinics are also available. Phone: 404-329,0433; 800-868-7238 Addresses: Reservations, 50 Executive Park So., Suite 5016, Atlanta, GA 30329 Ocoee Outpost, 1248 Hwy. 64 East, Ocoee, TN, 37361 Chattooga Outpost, 7350 Hwy. 76 East, Clayton, GA 30525 Wildwater Ltd. http://www.wildwaterrafting.com/mainpage.html Offers rafting trips on the Chattooga, Nantahala, Ocoee and Pigeon Rivers. Lodging is available. Phone: 800-451-9972 Address: P.O. Box 309, Long Creek, SC 29658 Email: wwltd@carol.net Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) http://www.noc.com Offers rafting, paddling instruction, mountain bike rentals, riverside dining, lodging, outfitters store, hiking, group adventure programs. Operates on the Nantahala, Chattooga, Ocoee, Pigeon, French Broad, and Nolichucky Rivers. Phone: (888)905-7238 Headquarters: Nantahala Campus, 13077 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 Chattooga Outpost, 851A Chattooga Ridge Road, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Ocoee Outpost, 856 Hwy 64, Ocoee, TN 37361-3403 Nolichucky Outpost, Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650 Pigeon Outpost, Hartford, TN 37753 French Broad Outpost, Hot Springs, NC 28743 RIVER SYSTEMS (Class scale: I - least difficult; V - most difficult) Amicalola Creek - Runs from Goshen Road to Hwy. 53 in Dawson County. Class III river. Big Cedar Creek - Runs from Route 100 back to Route 100 in Polk and Floyd counties. Class I to II. Chattahoochee River (upper) - Runs from USFS Road 44 through Robertson White, Habersham and Hall counties. Class II to IV. Or from Robertson to Route 115 in White, Habersham and Hall counties. Class I to II. Or from Ga. 115 to Duncan Road in White, Habersham and Hall counties. Class II to III. Chattooga River - Runs from Route 28 to Russels Bridge in Rabun County. Class II. From Earls Ford to Route 76 in Rabun County. Class I to V. From Route 76 to Tugaloo Lake in Rabun County. Class III to V. Chestatee River - From U.S. 129 to Lake Lanier in Lumpkin. Class I to III. Coosawatee River - Runs from Route 5 to Carter's Lake in Gilmer. Class I to II. From Route 5 to the Chattahoochee River in Douglas County. Class III to IV. Rottenwood Creek - Runs from Route 41 to Chattahoochee River in Cobb County. Class II to III. Sope Creek - Runs from Roswell to the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County. Class II to III. Sweetwater Creek - Runs from I-20 to the Chattahoochee River in Douglas County. Class II to III.
Yellow River - Runs from U.S. 78 to Lake Jackson in Gwinnett County. Class II to III.
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