City: Duluth, GA
County: Gwinnett
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.02460876, -84.17206597
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chattahoochee River
9 runs (5 nearby)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
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I(II)
Downstream from here (4.5 mi to put-in)
5.5 - Jones Bridge Park. Park and play.
0.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (20.5 mi to put-in)
6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill
2.6 mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (23.7 mi to put-in)
7 - The Wave - Upstream of Atlanta Road
0.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (8.9 mi from take-out)
5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20
2.4 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (44.4 mi from take-out)
4 - Duncan Bridge to Belton Bridge (Lake Lanier)
10.4 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Abbotts Bridge boat ramp provides convenient access to the Chattahoochee River for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. Situated within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, this launch site offers a paved ramp and a dedicated parking area with eight spaces for vehicles with boat trailers.
The Chattahoochee River is a major waterway, flowing for nearly 435 miles through the state of Georgia. At this location, the river features an average gradient of 7.7 feet per mile and an average flow rate of over 20,000 cubic feet per second, making it a dynamic and powerful river system. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size, flow, and potential hazards when planning their trips.
Whether you're looking to quietly explore the river's scenic beauty or experience the thrill of its class I-II rapids, the Abbotts Bridge access site provides an excellent launch point for a variety of water-based activities along the Chattahoochee. The nearby Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area also offers opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and other outdoor recreation.
The Chattahoochee River is a major waterway, flowing for nearly 435 miles through the state of Georgia. At this location, the river features an average gradient of 7.7 feet per mile and an average flow rate of over 20,000 cubic feet per second, making it a dynamic and powerful river system. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size, flow, and potential hazards when planning their trips.
Whether you're looking to quietly explore the river's scenic beauty or experience the thrill of its class I-II rapids, the Abbotts Bridge access site provides an excellent launch point for a variety of water-based activities along the Chattahoochee. The nearby Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area also offers opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and other outdoor recreation.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Located within
Lake Sidney Lanier
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Amenities
parking
restrooms