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Rapid GA Class II

Bowman's Island

Chattahoochee - 5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20 (GA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Photo
Bowman's Island
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Bowman's Island rapid features exposed shoals on both sides, creating a technical navigation challenge for paddlers. The Class II rapid requires careful boat positioning to avoid potential rock hazards and maintain a clean line through the constricted channel. Paddlers should be prepared to make precise maneuvers and read the water carefully to successfully negotiate the shoals and maintain momentum.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20
Chattahoochee
I-II(III) 2.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater