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Hazard SC Class III+

Surprise Ledge

American Whitewater 34.8702, -83.0157

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Gauge Conditions

Chattooga River near Clayton, GA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 2.0 – 8.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

After the falls the river appears to calm down but don't be fooled. A big 8 foot ledge with a huge undercut rock in the center of the river is lurking past the first island. The left side lines appeared best a medium to low water.