My Trip Down the Chestatee River Details
Over the weekend, we camped out in north Helen, GA.
We launched our kayaks at Appalachian Outfitters in Dahlonega, GA for a six mile section of the river. I have a sit-on kayak and Chuck has a sit-in kayak. (He had gone a few weekends before me with some other friends. Even earlier we made a weekend trip to the Blue Springs in Marianna, Florida.) There were a few on paddle boards and other kayakers that were there to fish.
Our trip on the water was about a 2 1/2 hour trip. The waters weren’t bad and it’s a good one for beginner kayakers. Just like anywhere else, you can tip over but the water is not deep as you can stand in most places.
Big Bend Beach is roughly at the halfway point and is a good spot to grab a bite. We didn’t stop, but there were some fellow river rats sunning and having lunch. Towards the end are the three rapids, YeeHaw, Bass in the Boat, and Last But Not Least.
The takeout is after the last rapids on the left. There’s a concrete area with steps to take yourself and gear back to your vehicle or shuttle if you used an outfitter.
Video was put together by Chuck at https://www.facebook.com/TrekkinwithChuck. He’s doing 50 states before he turns 50, neat concept and goal.
Canoe, Kayak and Tubing Trips Down the Chestatee River near Dahlonega
The Chestatee River is about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta, GA and having an enjoyable time can be a good day trip or a weekend getaway in the mountains of North Georgia.
There are several outfitters that you can use to go down the Chestatee River. But you don’t have to use these outfitters if you have your own.
Chestatee River Adventures
The Chestatee River Adventures offers single and tandem kayak rentals and tube trips for rent. You can make your reservation online on their website, www.chestateeriveradventures.com
Appalachian Outfitters
Appalachian Outfitters is located nearby and they have tube, kayak, and canoe rentals for your river adventure. Book online with them at www.canoegeorgia.com.
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