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Access Site GA

Put In

Nickajack Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Mableton, GA
County: Cobb
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 33.84810000, -84.55210000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near Mableton, GA Same River 3.6 mi away
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Olley Creek at Clay Road, near Austell, GA 4.6 mi away
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Chattahoochee River at GA 280, near Atlanta, GA 4.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III Put-in Nickajack Creek - East-West Connector to Bankhead Highway
20 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Nickajack Creek
1 run
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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III Put-in at this location East-West Connector to Bankhead Highway
5.6 mi 20 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on Nickajack Creek in Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. This put-in serves as a starting location for paddlers looking to run whitewater on Nickajack Creek, which is known for its intermediate to advanced technical sections. The site provides access to one of the local whitewater paddling destinations in the metro Atlanta area.

Paddlers using this access point should be familiar with current water levels and conditions on Nickajack Creek, as whitewater characteristics can vary significantly based on rainfall and dam releases. The creek offers a mix of rapids and calmer sections, making it suitable for experienced paddlers who understand whitewater navigation and safety protocols. Before launching, check local paddling reports and current conditions to ensure safe navigation.