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Put-in GA

Put In

Chattahoochee - 5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20 (GA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Chattahoochee River at Buford DAM, near Buford, GA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 500.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Put In rapid marks the start of the Middle Chattahoochee run, serving as an immediate transition from the calm put-in area to moving water. While not particularly challenging, paddlers should be aware of potential debris and the initial current speed, which can catch novice boaters off guard. The entry point requires careful boat positioning and an attentive approach to navigate the initial water flow smoothly.