
Two great scenic
Canoe & Kayak Trip.
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Find your next outdoor adventure on any of our river trips.
Beautiful scenery and gentle rapids await you at Appalachian Outfitters.
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CHESTATEE
MOST POPULAR, GENTLE RAPIDS, BIG BEND BEACH
DAWSON FOREST
OUR LONGEST AND MOST REMOTE TRIP
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Chestatee River Trip
Float along the river’s quiet beauty as a pleasant getaway from everyday life. The trip downstream from our outpost is the most popular, especially for first-time paddlers and kayakers, families, and large groups. There are several exciting, yet gentle rapids, great scenery, and good fishing – truly something for everyone. Make your reservation today and be one step closer to your outdoor adventure.
Trips depart from the Dahlonega Outpost
Walk-ins are welcome on this trip. However, on summer weekends and holidays, we recommend making a online booking several days in advance.
Distance
Trip Time
Difficulty
AVERAGE OF 2 1/2 HOURS
BEGINNER (CLASS 1)
Minimum Age
One Person Boat
Two Person Boat
Three Person Boat
Personal Boat Shuttle
5 YEARS OLD
$10.00 PER VEHICLE
Trips Start Between
6 MILES
$30.00 EACH
$50.00 EACH
$55.00 EACH
9 AM TO 3 PM
Dawson Forest River Trip
If you’re looking to spend the day paddling a quiet river, then this is the trip for you. Our longest and most remote river trip, this section of the Etowah is an excellent choice for even first-time paddlers. Available to groups of 4 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.
Distance
Trip Time
Difficulty
Minimum Age
One Person Boat
Two Person Boat
Personal Shuttle
Trip Times
9 MILES
AVERAGE OF 4 HOURS
BEGINNER (CLASS 1)
5 YEARS OLD
$45.00 EACH
$65.00 EACH
$20.00 PER PERSON
BY RESERVATION ONLY CALL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
10 AM & 12 PM
Trips depart from the Dawson Forest Outpost
This trip is only run by reservation, so it is very important to call a 24 hours in advance and set up your trip.