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It's Our Nature at River Glorious- Luxury North Georgia Cabin Rental on Turniptown Creek in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ellijay Georgia
"Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery."
- John Ruskin
"To live by a large river is to be kept in the heart of things." - John Haines
"Look! Nature is overflowing with the grandeur of God!" - John Muir
Spectacular Riverfront Location
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GEORGIA MOUNTAINS WHITEWATER ACTIVITIES
Cartecay River - Ocoee River - Coosawattee River - Hiwassee River
"WET" YOUR APPETITE FOR WHITEWATER ADVENTURE - RAFTING AND TUBING FUN
CARTECAY RIVER ACTIVITIES
Year round rentals for canoes, kayaks, rafts, and funyaks on the Cartecay River are available at Mountaintown Outdoor Expeditions nearby in Ellijay. The Cartecay River is considered to be a good beginner and novice kayaking river with Class II and III whitewater.
Mountaintown Outdoor Expeditions also provides, in addition to rentals, shuttle service, guides and instruction.
Call 706-635-2524 or 706-635-2726 for additional information.
The Cartecay River, with class II and class III rapids, is a great river to learn on or to develop your whitewater technique.
The Cartecay River can be accessed upstream on Lower Cartecay Road . Ride the Cartecay River for an hour trip, 2.1 miles. . The public take-out is located just past the Blackberry Mountain covered bridge.
During the summer, when the Cartecay River may have lower water levels due to lack of rain, tubing is a fun activity. When tubing, it is essential to wear a life vest. The Cartecay River current can be swift. Large inner tubes can be purchased at Ellijay Tire in town. Life vests and other tubes may be purchased when seasonally available.
Many opportunities are available for whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking and tubing in the North Georgia Mountains. However, if you desire to seek out other mountain rivers, you won't have to go very far.
OCOEE RIVER RAFTING TRIPS
The Ocoee River, located just across the Tennessee state border, 12 miles outside of Blue Ridge, is the site of the 1996 Olympics at the Ocoee Whitewater Center. Guided exhilarating whitewater rafting trips is available from many Ocoee rafting companies. Kayaking for the experienced on Class III and IV rapids is available. The Toccoa River in Blue Ridge becomes the Ocoee River at the Tennessee state line. The Ocoee River is one of Tennessee's most popular destinations. Ocoee River rafting trips provide an extraodinary adventure for outdoor fun with family and friends. No experience is neccessary.
In fact, the Ocoee River has been rated one of the ten best whitewater rivers in the country by Canoe and Kayak Magazine. The Ocoee River has been chosen as the site of national whitewater championships on several occasions as well as the choice for the 1996 Olympic Whitewater competition.
The Ocoee River in East Tennessee is one of the finest whitewater rivers in the county. The combination of reliable water flows from scheduled water releases and exciting whitewater along with some of the friendliest, experienced and trained guides in the country makes the Ocoee River perfect for beginners and experts alike. In fact, the Ocoee River hosted the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Whitewater Competitions.
OCOEE RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING
The Ocoee Whitewater Center, about half an hour from Ellijay, just located over the state line in Tennessee, only a 12 mile scenic drive from Blue Ridge, GA, was the location of the 1996 Summer Olympics canoe, kayak and slalom events. Just a short 12 mile scenic drive out of Blue Ridge, the Ocoee Whitewater Center is located on Hwy. 64 north of McCaysville. Visit the Ocoee Whitewater Visitor Center for exhibits and special events. Stroll over the bridge and enjoy the views. Trails for hiking on historic and nature are available. Walk along the walkways, see native and medicinal plants and enjoy the Olympic spirit garden. Cool off and wade in clear, calm pools of water formed by the rocks in the channel on the Ocoee River at the visitors center. Eat a picnic on a picnic table under the trees that border the Ocoee River, or just take in the Ocoee River view and all the activities as you sit in the rocking chairs on the back deck at the Ocoee Whitewater Center overlooking the scenic Ocoee River.
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Directions to the Ocoee Whitewater Center: from Ellijay, take GA 515 north. In Blue Ridge, drive GA 5 north to McCaysville,and cross over the bridge to Copperhill, TN. Turn left on Tennessee Highway 68. In Ducktown, take U. S. 64 west to the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the left.
Whitewater rafting, is offered by a numerous private whitewater rafting outfitters in the Ocoee River area. Guided whitewater rafting trips and kayaking with commercial rafting companies on Class III and IV rapids are available and will give you a thrilling adventure trip on the Ocoee River.
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The whitewater rafting season on the Ocoee River is from April to October, when controlled releases of water from the Lake Blue Ridge dam increase the flow of the water on the Toccoa and Ocoee Rivers. The Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River at the Tennessee State Line. Guided whitewater rafting trips on the Ocoee River will be one of those adventures you will never forget!The scenic Ocoee River with its many white water areas is challenging, and a fun adventure trip for the family. RAfting trips are available for all skills levels and thrill seeking levels from mild rapids to raging rapids.
Even if you don't want to experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, it is just as thrilling to park the car beside the Ocoee River and watch the rafts and all the excitement as they pass by.
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CARTECAY RIVER TUBING TRIPS
Canoes, kayak, raft, and funyak rentals are available year round at Mountaintown Outdoor Expeditions for an easy and thrilling family ride on the Cartecay River, a short distance outside of Ellijay on the way to Amicalola Falls State Park. The Cartecay River is very safe for beginner and novice kayaking with Class II and an occasional Class III whitewater after a good rain.
Mountaintown Outdoor Expeditions also provides shuttles, guides and instruction.
Call 706-635-2524 or 706-635-2726 for additional information.
Access the Cartecay River upstream on Lower Cartecay Road and float for an hour long, 2.5 mile trip, on the Cartecay River until you take out at the Blackberry Falls covered bridge at Blackberry Mountain off Mulkey Rd. This location offers easy in and out access to the Cartecay River and is usually where the shuttle will pick you up.
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TUBING TRIPS ON THE OCOEE RIVER
If whitewater rafting is too much adventure for you and your family , several companies offer mild adventure tubing on the flat water section of the Lower Ocoee River. Cool off on a hot summer day. Enjoy the scenery as the banks of the Ocoee slide by. Whatever your reason, this mild adventure, safe enough for even couch potatoes on the lower Ocoee River has been a favorite of many guests.
Transportation to the put-in, tubes and lifejackets are furnished.
Tubing the Lower Ocoee River is subject to cancellation depending upon water release from the dam.
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TUBING AND RAFTING ON THE TOCCOA RIVER
Float and relax on very gentle, easy water on the Toccoa River filled with colorful inner tubes, rafts, funyaks and canoes for a cool and refreshing float trip. The entire family can make it a fun filled day. Rolling Thunder drops you off up the river and you float down to their outpost in McCaysville where you can enjoy a hot shower before changing into dry clothes. Tubing trips can range from 1 hour to 4 hours. Canoe trips can take a half day or a full day. Water release schedules vary so please call for details.
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CHESTATEE AND ETOWAH RIVER
A short drive east to Dahlonega from Ellijay will take you to the Chestatee and Etowah Rivers for canoe, kayak and tubing trips with Appalachian Outfitters.
Appalachian Outfitters offers a short 45 minute but fun tubing float on the Chestatee River, just outside of Dahlonega. Canoe and kayaking trips are also available from Appalachian Outftters.
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HIWASSEE RIVER TUBING TRIPS
Try a slow relaxing float down the beautiful Hiwassee River! There is no experience necessary for this tame adventure. This is a vey cooling river trip on a hot summer day.
Hiwassee Outfitters Rafting, Tubing
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The Nantahala River is another whitewater option with a 2 hour drive to the Nantahala River in North Carolina.
A short drive east to Dahlonega will take you to the Chestatee and Etowah Rivers for canoe, kayak and tubing trips with Appalachian Outfitters.
Rafting, Tubing, Canoeing, Kayaking in North Georgia Mountains and Tennessee State Line
Mountaintown Outdoor Expeditions Cartecay River Ellijay GA 706-635-2524
Ocoee Adventure Center, your headquarters for Ocoee River rafting trips and Adventure in the Ocoee River area is located about 30 miles from Ellijay GA. Their exciting adventure whitewater rafting trips are unsurpassed on the Ocoee River because they really take their time and focus on quality, safety, adventure and thrills. Each of their Ocoee rafting trips spends a significant amount of time out on the Ocoee River than other Ocoee River whitewater rafting outfitters. Their customers return year after year to go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River with Ocoee Adventure Center . They say they wouldnt go with anyone else because they play, surf rapids and swim at all the best swimming spots while the other outfitters are just floating by. Their attention to the whitewater rafting details and whitewater rafting adventure on the Ocoee River make Ocoee Adventure Center an excellent outfitter on the Ocoee River for whitewater rafting adventures.
One of the oldest company on the Ocoee River, Ocoee Rafting has been providing guided whitewater rafting adventures for over 30 years. Since 1976 Ocoee Rafting has welcomed you to miles of challenging and exciting Class III and IV rapids on a premier whitewater rafting river. Ocoee Rafting has an unparalleled safety record, and their experienced guides have the reputation of being some of the most finest and best guides on the Ocoee River. Their highly trained staff takes great pride in its ability to provide our thrill seeking rafting guests with an action-packed, fun-filled adventure. Ocoee River rafting will provide you with such a memorable experience.
Experience Ocoee River Rafting and feel the excitement of whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. The Ocoee River in Tennessee has become the most popular whitewater rafting adventure in America with over 20 continuous rapids and many play spots for miles of endless fun and adventure. Located in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, the Ocoee River flows through a scenic gorge surrounded by scenic wildlife and natural wonders. Ocoee River rafting trips run on weekends only in the months of April, May, September and October. During June, July and August, Ocoee Rafting run trips daily except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Ocoee Outdoors offers special white water rafting trips for children.
A full-service outpost on the Ocoee River offers three different exciting Ocoee rafting trips, as well as other fun activities.
Never been rafting before? Experienced guides self-bailing rafts provide a worry-free ride for you.
Adventures Unlimited Rafting on the Ocoee River
Adventures Unlimited welcomes you to join their whitewater rafting adventure on the Ocoee River for some of the best and thrilling whitewater river rafting. There's an amazing adventure vacation waiting for you on the Ocoee River in Tennessee. Adventures Unlimited wants to be there every step of the way to help ensure a fun, exciting and safe whitewater adventure for the whole family.
Adventures Unlimited is ready to host your family on your whitewater rafting adventure on the Ocoee River. Adventures Unlimited is one of the premier outdoor adventure companies on the Ocoee River. Their desire is to exceed your expectations and provide the finest Ocoee River whitewater rafting adventure available. Their enthusiastic staff and professional guides are available to take care of your every need. They have invested in the best equipment. You don’t need any prior river experience, just bring your sense of adventure and a change of clothes and they will will take care of the rest.
Rolling Thunder Ocoee and Toccoa 800-408-7238
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