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Four Great River Trips to Canoe or Kayak!
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The Chestatee River......was once home to the Cherokee. When gold-hungry settlers came they were forced west of the river and then marched on the infamous Trail of Tears. After the gold-rush the river was returned to nature, once again. Today, a float along the river's quiet beauty is a pleasant break from the frantic pace of everyday life. The trip downstream from our Outpost is our most popular trip, especially for first time canoers and kayakers, families and large groups. There are several fun but gentle rapids, great scenery and good fishing. Something for everyone!
Wildlife: Wood duck, great blue heron, beaver, deer,
otter, osprey, turtles and more turtles!
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Highlights: Gentle rapids, rock cliffs, secluded
beaches, fishing and lots of COOL swimming holes! BIG BEND BEACH - marks halfway point and makes a great lunch stop!
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The Etowah River......offers paddlers more challenging rapids, great scenery, good fishing and a short portage around the 10 foot drop of spectacular Etowah Falls (a great place for a picnic lunch!) Beautiful Mountain Laurel and Rhododendrons grace the banks of this small, fast moving stream that keeps your interest up around every bend. We recommend previous canoeing or kayaking experience to fully enjoy the shoals on this moderately challenging trip. The Etowah is best in the spring and early summer, the water levels are higher and numerous wildflowers are in bloom.
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Highlights: Numerous rapids, rock outcroppings,
Etowah Falls, and lots of wildflowers!
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it is usually NOT available in the summer due to water levels.
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Yahoola Creek...
Distance: Average 3.5 hours
Difficulty: Beginner (Class 1+)
Scenery: Remote & Beautiful
Wildlife: Wood duck, great blue heron, beaver, deer,
otter, osprey, turtles and more turtles!
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Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area...
...Available to groups of 6 or more, this trip offers the chance to experience one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the world as it wanders through the 10,000 acre, Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area. This particular section of the Etowah (different from our regular Etowah trip) is studied for its vast aquatic species, including the rare Cherokee and Etowah Darters that live nowhere else in the world.
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Contact Us For Reservations.
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Get on the River Faster! -
- Download and Print our liability waiver.Read and fill out completely and present at the desk when you arrive. Highly recommended for large groups! |
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