Paddle Island Ford to Morgan Falls Dam - Sat, Oct 11 2025

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Paddle Island Ford to Morgan Falls Dam


The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Island Ford   Water: Paddle Island Ford to Morgan Falls Dam  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 11 2025  8:00 am >> Sat, Oct 11 2025 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 29 2025 7:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 10 2025 7:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kelly
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Enjoy a morning paddle down the Chattahoochee River!  We will begin at Island Ford and end at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.  There are a few small rapids at the beginning.  After the ripples at Island Ford it is a calm easy float down the river.

This will be a BYOB (bring your own boat) event and will involve a short shuttle.

Please arrive early and unload your boat and gear. I plan leave at 8 am to shuttle the cars to Morgan Falls and get back to Island Ford and into the water by about 8:45 am. 


Required Items to Bring:

Kayak or canoe

PFD

Whistle

Water

Water Shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hat

Towel

Sunscreen

Snacks

Waterproof Camera

Dry Bag

Change of Clothes


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Park Address:

1978 Island Ford Parkway

Sandy Springs, GA 30350

We will meet at the boat launch.  After dropping off the boats we will shuttle the cars to Morgan Falls. 

 


Notes:

Two cars will need to park at Island Ford - there is a $5 parking fee if you do not have a National Park Pass.

The slope from the boat dock to the parking lot at Morgan Falls is steep and long. We will help each other to get the boats back to the cars. If you have wheels you may want to bring them.


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