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Hazard GA Class V

First Rapid

Dicks Creek - 1- First WMA Gate to Old Waters Creek Campground · GA

American Whitewater 34.6792, -83.9369

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Gauge Conditions

Chestatee River near Dahlonega, GA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 20,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

First Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Both sides are undercut. Strainer still lodged in the middle. Pothole on the topleft that looks like it goes to the center of the earth. The rock in the bottom of the photo makes a diagnol undercut ledge. Just an Ugly rapid. Dangerous.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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1- First WMA Gate to Old Waters Creek Campground
Dicks Creek
V 0.7 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater