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Access Site GA

Take Out

Holly Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: GA
County: Murray
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 34.81589900, -84.66719800
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV(V) Take-out Holly Creek - Cohutta Wilderness
165 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 400.00-2000.00 cfs
Holly Creek near Chatsworth, GA
Whitewater Runs on Holly 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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Holly Creek's take-out access in Murray County, Georgia provides an exit point for whitewater paddlers navigating this medium-sized stream. With a drainage area of 116 square miles and an average flow of 225 cubic feet per second, Holly Creek offers consistent water conditions suitable for kayaking and canoeing. The stream features a significant average gradient of 63.3 feet per mile, indicating moderate to fast-moving water that requires paddler experience and awareness of current conditions.

This take-out location is positioned on a headwater section of Holly Creek, which extends 38.15 miles total with a total elevation drop of 2,415 feet from source to mouth. The stream's classification as a Stream Order 4 waterway indicates it's a medium river with established flow patterns. Paddlers should be aware that the average water velocity of 1.51 feet per second combined with the steep gradient creates dynamic water conditions that demand proper technique and safety preparations.

Access to this take-out should be verified before planning a paddling trip, as facility details including parking, restroom availability, and launch infrastructure are not specified in the available data. Paddlers are advised to scout conditions and check with local authorities or paddling clubs for current information about water levels, seasonal flows, and any hazards specific to this section of Holly Creek.