Dec 04, 20 the chattooga river trail runs alongside the upper sections of the chattooga river for 15. The foothills trail branches off to the east at this point and the chattooga river trail continues upstream to join with the east fork trail, another 2. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is longcr which is approximately 2 miles away and has an elevation of 1,660 feet 26 feet lower than chattooga trail. This trail is mostly flat, and benches along the way offer opportunities for relaxation and contemplation. The trails illustrated brasstown bald chattooga river topographic map delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this fascinating area of georgia. Following the rugged terrain of sumter national forest, the trail takes you high up on bluffs where you are treated to long, breathtaking views of the fastmoving whitewater as it tumbles over heaps of rocks to settle in quiet. Johns, florida just south of jacksonville is named for the scenic highway and bartrams exploration route around the northern st. The chattooga river also spelled chatooga, chatuga, and chautaga, variant name guinekelokee river is the main tributary of the tugaloo river. Trails printable online topo maps offer shaded and unshaded reliefs, and aerial photos too. National geographics trails illustrated map of brasstown bald and the chattooga river delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of the area. The chattooga is wild, especially around the headwaters where you will be fishing. Map for chattooga river, georgia, white water, burrells. There are tenting and picnic areas but little else.
Its 15 stops provide a variety of options for catching brook, brown and rainbow trout. Famous as the location for the movie deliverance, this beautiful gorge contains twentysix miles of rafting adventure, split into two different river trip sections, for all experience levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Chattooga lake topo map in oconee county, south carolina. Tackle the section ii rapids of the chattooga river. Cloudland canyon state park, established in 1938, is located on the western edge of lookout mountain in the northwest corner of georgia. The southern end of the chattooga river trail begins in georgia in the parking area at the west end of the us 76 bridge fig. I hiked all of the chattooga river trail or chattooga trail for short last october and rate it among the top 10 hikesbackpacking trips ive every done.
Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the topography around chattooga river trail. The chattooga river in georgias northeast corner is one of the classic whitewater runs in the united states less known is the fact that right beside this national wild and scenic river, surrounded by vast acreages of national forest, is one of the best hikes in the southeast. Not every kayaker has the skills or the brass to brave the raucous rapids of the national wild and scenic chattooga river. Chattooga river flowing through three states and the ellicott rock wilderness, the chattooga is recognized as one of the southeasts premier whitewater rivers. The chattooga river trail shares its pathway with both the foothills and bartram trails in the russell bridge area, but it stays close to the river for its entire distance unlike the other major southeastern trails. Trail map of the chattanooga riverwalk tennessee riverpark from riverfront pkwy rosss landing to chattanooga state tech. A larger map of the 5 points section is on the other side of this brochure. Black rock lake trail adahi falls trail norma campbell cove trail. Hike a 35mile stretch of the bartram trail in georgia, exploring remote, temperate rainforest corridors and beautiful forest. The adventure begins at the trailhead at russel bridge on ga28 view maps and driving directions, following yellow trail blazes to the southwest. Im calling this the burrells ford loop since the hike begins and ends in the public parking lot and campgrounds on burrells ford road. Chattooga river trail professional trail guide, topo map. Half hour foot travel only compacted natural soil surface gravel bark avg. Whether youre searching for quantity or size, open water or small streams, the wnc fly fishing trail has you covered.
Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. The chattooga county, ga map is available in sizes up to 9x12 feet. Hiking the chattooga river trail one of the hidden gems of this area is the chattooga river trail. Foot trail only horse, mountain bike, and foot trail first aid restrooms rock climbing area trailhead. Chattooga river, georgia oconee sc rabun ga county, burrells ford to highway 28 bridge section road map. By all online accounts i read, this was supposed to be a 20mile loop at a minimum. Whiteblaze appalachian trail forums general map of chattooga river trail. We were told about this place and decided to find it.
Chattooga trail to lick log falls from burrells ford campground is a 14. Starting and ending point was the walhalla fish hatchery. The chattooga and the tallulah combine to make the. In pdf format, clicking on items in the bookmarks column or here in the contents will bring up. Chattooga river trail georgia 2020 all you need to. Water levels can change quickly, the rocks are abundant and slick, and the water is icecold yearround. Congress designated the river on may 10, 1974 and it is often used by kayakers, hikers, backpackers, and fisherman as it winds down from the north carolina mountains. To save your lower extremities from losing blood flow all together, wear waderslightweight in the summer, insulation underneath in the winter. Jul 10, 2016 the chattooga is wild, especially around the headwaters where you will be fishing. Chattanooga riverwalk tennessee riverpark tennessee.
This guide will help you enjoy the trails within the chatta hoochee and. Chattooga river trail map january 23, 2020 national geographic national geographic linville gorge mount mitchell from chattooga river trail map, source. The combined trails continue another 10 miles to the ga 28 bridge, where the hiker must cross the bridge and pick up the. Camping is allowed at various spots along the trail, birders will find plenty of avian activity, and botanists will rejoice at the diversity of plant life. Chattooga river trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near sumter national forest, sc. Starting at the picnic area, east fork trail is an easy 2. Brasstown bald, chattooga river chattahoochee and sumter. This multiday hike climbs to views from rabun bald, visits tumbling waterfalls, and descends to the ultrascenic chattooga river. National geographics trails illustrated map of brasstown bald and the ch. There is a sign by the iron bridge designating it as a part of the forest. You can also get free latitude and longitude coordinates from the topographical map and set your gps. I used to have a map of this trail were hiking south from burrells ford, but cant find it. A side trail immediately darts to the left, catching views of the rivers often crystalclear water as it flows broad and serene over a pebbled river bed.
The chattooga river is the crown jewel of southern white water. From its trailhead on whiteside cove road, the chattooga river trail stretches down the chattooga river, designated a national wild and scenic river, from the cashiers area all the way down its banks well into georgia and south carolina, where it becomes a border between the two states. The trail is popular among hikers because for many points along the way you wont. Congress designated the river on may 10, 1974 and it is often used by kayakers, hikers, backpackers, and.
The chattooga lives up to its designation as a national wild and scenic river. Bring plenty of food for energy but dont weigh yourself down. One of the hidden gems of this area is the chattooga river trail. The 200mile 320 km long bartram canoe trail system of canoe and kayak trails in the mobiletensaw river delta is one of the longest in the united states. Jan 23, 2020 chattooga river trail map january 23, 2020 national geographic national geographic linville gorge mount mitchell from chattooga river trail map, source. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world.
The loop combines stretches of the foothills trail, the east fork trail, and the chattooga trail. An insiders guide to fly fishing the chattooga river. The chattooga river trail runs alongside the upper sections of the chattooga river for 15. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps. Chattanooga riverwalk tennessee riverpark description view trail map send to app the chattanooga riverwalk, also known as the tennessee riverpark, will ultimately stretch 22 miles from downtown chattanooga near the tennessee aquarium to the tva dam and out to moccasin bend national archaeological district additional loops included in the. Nov 03, 20 a round trip on the chattooga rivertrail south carolina. The chattooga trails variety of terrains, sometimes rises on high bluffs and other times descends so close to the rivers edge that the trail floods following heavy rains. At points along the way, it shares sections with the foothills and bartram trails, but make no mistake, this trail is all about the wild chattooga river watershed. Flowing through three states and the ellicott rock wilderness, the chattooga is recognized as one of the southeasts premier whitewater rivers. Chattooga river trail georgia 2020 all you need to know.
Trails of the chattahoocheeoconee national forests usda forest. Its headwaters are located southwest of cashiers, north carolina, and it stretches 57 miles 92 km to where it has its confluence with the tallulah river within lake tugalo, held back by the tugalo dam. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The national wild and scenic river is a special designation for certain protected rivers in the united states. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may.
Trail crosses burrells ford road approximately 75 ft. Section one of the chattooga river trail runs from us 76 to sandy ford road near clayton, ga. The trail is easymoderate overall with a few moderatestrenuous sections. The chattooga river trail is a forty mile route that borders the states of north carolina, south carolina, and georgia and follows the banks of the chattooga national wild and scenic river from burrells ford to us 76. His bartram trail guide includes all of the bartram trail in ga, all of the chattooga river trail, and the three forks trail.
A round trip on the chattooga rivertrail south carolina. Its a moderately difficult hike that offers ample opportunities for hiking, fishing and camping. It begins in mountainous north carolina as small rivulets, nourished by springs and abundant rainfall. The best and most comprehensive map is available from john ray. For those of us notquiteready for the big water, theres. Blue dot put in, red dot take out above map supplied by wanan w. The overlook trail is marked by light blue blazes on trees. When compared to the more wellknown appalachian trail, the crt. Horse riding visitor center mountain bike and foot trail roads park boundary creeks, drainages 0 0 0. Sherpa guides georgia mountains the chattooga river.
Im taking the boy scout troop on the chattooga river trail in a few weeks. Chattooga trail to lick log falls from burrells ford campground. An abundance of recreational opportunities abound in the chattahoochee and sumter national forest, in northern georgia. Topographic mapan abundance of recreational opportunities abound in the chattahoochee and sumter national forest, in northern georgia. The northern terminus of the chattooga trail is ellicott rock, however, many hikers choose to shuttle cars between the southern trailhead and burrells ford campground. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is longcr which is approximately 9 miles away and has an elevation of 1,660 feet 148 feet lower than chattooga lake. Another connector trail between the middle village trail and the hiwassee trail departed the middle village.