Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Hazard GA Class IV+

The Falls

Sweetwater Creek - Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River (GA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Sweetwater Creek near Austell, GA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1.6 – 8.2 FT

After the Floods of 2009 a new gauge was installed. Min. 2.4 Max. 9.00 are the old flows. The new levels validated with several frequent local paddlers.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Big riverwide ledge with multiple routes, depending on the water level.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Sweetwater Creek State Park to Chattahoochee River
Sweetwater Creek
III-IV(V) 3.9 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater