Access Site
GA
Take Out
City: GA
County: Gilmer
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 34.61970000, -84.43680000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cartecay River near Cartecay, GA
2.1 mi away
Fausett Creek near Talking Rock, GA
3.9 mi away
Cartecay River near Ellijay, GA
4.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-III+(IV)
Put-in
Clear Creek - 2. Blackberry Mountain Road to DNR Take-out on Cartecay River
60 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 1.70-8.00 ft
Fausett Creek near Talking Rock, GA
Whitewater Runs on Clear Creek
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
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I-III+(IV)
Put-in at this location
2. Blackberry Mountain Road to DNR Take-out on Cartecay River
4.0 mi
60 ft/mi
I-V
Take-out at this location
1. The headwaters. Hwy 240 (Sequayah Lake) to Blackberrry Mt Rd.
10.5 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Clear Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia provides access to a large river system with significant whitewater character. Clear Creek is classified as a Stream Order 7 river with a substantial 3,193-foot total elevation drop over its 93.73-mile length, resulting in an average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile. The drainage area of 1,015 square miles supports an average flow of 187.55 cubic feet per second with velocities around 2.56 feet per second, indicating consistent current and active water movement suitable for whitewater paddling.
As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for boaters completing whitewater runs on Clear Creek. The significant gradient and large drainage area suggest this section likely contains whitewater features and rapids appropriate for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The average velocity and flow characteristics indicate continuous current that paddlers should expect when approaching this take-out. Boaters should be familiar with the specific conditions and hazards of their chosen run before launching upstream.
As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for boaters completing whitewater runs on Clear Creek. The significant gradient and large drainage area suggest this section likely contains whitewater features and rapids appropriate for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The average velocity and flow characteristics indicate continuous current that paddlers should expect when approaching this take-out. Boaters should be familiar with the specific conditions and hazards of their chosen run before launching upstream.