Paddle Trips

Save the Dates for these 2010 Paddle Trips. 

RIVER DISCOVERY TRIPS: 5 trips within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in partnership with the National Park Service

June 26  - River Discovery Trip Segment 1

July 10   - River Discovery Trip Segment 2

July 24 - River Discovery Trip Segment 3

August 14 - River Discovery Trip Segment 4

August 28 - River Discovery Trip Segment 5

MORE PADDLE TRIPS!

March 27 - Flatwater Paddle on Lake Lanier - Belton Bridge to Lula Bridge
June 12 - Back to the Chattahoochee River Race & Festival

June 19-25 - Georgia River Network's Paddle Georgia 2009

July 17 - Upper Chattahoochee Paddle

May 1-2 - Paddle and Camp: Wildwood Outfitters to Belton Bridge Plus Cleanup Service Project

October 2 - Chestatee River Paddle Trip

October 23-23 - McIntosh Reserve Camping and Paddling

PADDLE CLEANUPS

April 3 - Sautee Creek to 255 Bridge

April 10 - McDonough Plant (Georgia Power) to Nickajack Creek

April 24 - 255 Bridge to 115 Bridge (Section 2)
May 15 - 115 Bridge to Wildwood Outfitters at Duncan Bridge
June 5 - Clean the Race Course

July 18 - Soque River
August 7 - Belton Bridge to Lula Bridge

MORE PADDLE TRIPS - Registration Information.

March 27 - Flatwater Paddle on Lanier - Lula Bridge to Clarks Bridge (10 miles)
Enjoy the first day of Spring as we paddle this leisure five-mile stretch on a pristine section of the Chattahoochee before it enters Lake Lanier. Registration opens February 19.

May 1-2  -   Paddle and Camp: Wildwood Outfitters to Belton Bridge PLUS Cleanup Service Project
Come paddle a seldom traveled part of the river above Lake Lanier in a beautiful time of the year. Flowers and trees will be in bloom. The river section between Duncan Bridge and Mossy Creek (5 miles) is fast with a few class I-ll rapids to make it interesting. We will be camping at Wildwood Outfitters both Friday and Saturday night. The paddle on Sunday is a smooth, flat 4-mile ride to Belton Bridge which is a Corps of Engineers Park. This trip is also a paddle cleanup as there are several areas on the river where trash tends to accumulate. Recommended for experienced beginners who know basic strokes and bracing skills. Registration opens February 19.

June 12 - Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival

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July 17 - Upper Chattahoochee Paddle (Section 1)
This is the most scenic and secluded section of the Chattahoochee River above Lake Lanier, which begins at Sautee Creek with the take-out at Highway 255. This is 6 miles of mild Class II. Recommended for experienced beginners who know basic strokes and bracing skills. Registration opens April 23.

October 2 - Chestatee River
Enjoy a beautiful fall day paddling the Chestatee River above Lake Lanier from Appalachian Outfitters on Highway 60 to Highway 400. 6 miles of Flatwater and Class I rapids with beautiful scenery. Registration opens August 18.

Oct 23-24 - McIntosh Reserve Camping and Paddling
Paddle one of the longest stretches of the upper Chattahoochee still untouched by bridges and river-front development below Atlanta from McIntosh Reserve in Carroll County to the U.S. 27 Bridge in Franklin. 8 to10 miles per day. Registration opens August 18.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Fees: One-day paddle trips - $35 per boat (solo or tandem) ; Two-day camping and paddling trips - $60 per boat (solo or tandem) ; Paddle Cleanups are free.
• Participants receive a one-year individual UCR membership.
• Registration required. All paddle trips have a maximum capacity - we encourage you to register early to ensure participation.
• Details will be provided in your confirmation email after registration and specific trip details will be emailed to you one week prior to the trip date.
• Boating equipment is not provided for any UCR paddle trip or cleanup. Click here for a list of local outfitters. These trips are intended for kayaks and canoes only - inflatable boats are not permitted. PFD’s must be worn on all UCR paddle trips.
• Shuttling is a group effort and typically we will meet around 9am at the put-in to unload all boats and shuttle to the take-out before we get on the river.
• Youth Age Requirements: If paddling solo, paddler must be at least 15 years old. If paddling tandem, youth must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.

Click here to learn about our 2010 River Discovery Series paddle trips.