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Access Site GA

Put In

Mountaintown Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: GA
County: Gilmer
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 34.75038800, -84.55589900
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay, GA Same River 3.4 mi away
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Coosawattee River near Ellijay, GA 5.8 mi away
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Cartecay River near Ellijay, GA 7.2 mi away
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Whitewater Run
I-II Put-in Mountaintown Creek - Hwy 52w to Hwy 282/76w
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Mountaintown Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II Put-in at this location Hwy 52w to Hwy 282/76w
5.4 mi
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About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on Mountaintown Creek located in Gilmer County, Georgia. This site serves as a launch point for paddlers looking to navigate the whitewater sections of Mountaintown Creek. The creek is known for offering whitewater paddling opportunities in the North Georgia mountains, making this a popular access point for kayakers and canoeists seeking moderate to advanced paddling experiences.

Mountaintown Creek flows through scenic mountain terrain characteristic of the Georgia highlands. Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for whitewater conditions and have appropriate skills for moving water navigation. The creek's flow rate and difficulty can vary seasonally based on rainfall and water levels in the region.