Rivers and Creeks in North Georgia Mountains
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Rivers and Creeks in Gilmer County, North Georgia Mountains
fishing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing and tubing.

 

Cartecay River

Middle Cartecay
Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road
Class 1-3    2.1 miles
Average Gradient 28 fpm    Maximum Gradient 50 fpm

The gauge for this rive is located in the City Limits if East Ellijay on Highway 52 one mile east of Highway 515 Bridge.

Note: The Cartecay River runs through a residential area. There are no bathrooms at the put in or at the takeout and keep in mind that the sides of the river are private property.

Put in: Put in at the bridge on Lower Cartecay Road. The put in is managed by Commercial Outfitters and they have their own set of rules to follow by. You can also put in at Highway 52 and paddle an extra mile to Lower Cartecay Road.

Take out: The Stegall Mill Road take out is right past the bridge down river from Blackberry Falls on the river right. The take out has 2 parking spots, and one is for the handicapped so if you plan to float the river, you may want to have someone pick you up.

Rapids
Sexton’s    Class 2
River mile 1.0

Rock Garden    Class 2
River mile 1.2

Surfing Rapid    Class 2
River mile 1.5

S-Turn    Class 2+
River Mile 1.8

Whirlpool    Class 2+
River Mile 2.0

Blackberry Falls    Class 2+
River Mile 2.2

 

Lower Cartecay

Stegall Mill Road to DNR
Class 2-3
Minimum Suggested Level: 1.8’

The gauge for this rive is located in the City Limits if East Ellijay on Highway 52 one mile east of Highway 515 Bridge

Note: The Cartecay River runs through a residential area. There are no bathrooms at the put in and takeout and the sides of the river are private property.

Rapids
Rooster Tail    Class 1
River Mile 0.5

Mr. Twister    Class 2+
River Mile 1.5

The Narrows    Class 2
River Mile 3.0

Clear Creek Falls    Class 3
River Mile 3.0



Coosawattee River

GA Route 5 to Carter’s Lake
Class 1-2
11 Miles
Minimum Suggested Level: 300 cfs

Mountaintown Creek

GA Route 282 to Ridgeway Park
Class 1-2
8.8 miles

Highway 52W to Highway 282W
Class 1-2
8 miles

Talking Rock Creek

GA Highway 136 to Carters Lake Reservoir
Class 1-3
18 Miles
Minimum Suggested Level: 1.8 feet

GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136
Class 1-3
6.5 Miles
Minimum Suggested Level: 180 cfs


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