Kayak/Canoe the Hooch (Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill)

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Kayak/Canoe the Hooch (Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Whitewater

Event Location:

Chattahoochie River - Intown

Whitewater: Kayak/Canoe the Hooch (Johnson Ferry to Paces Mill)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 26 2015 9:30 am >> Sun, Jul 26 2015 1:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 14 2015 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 25 2015 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Allston
Toffor

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a BYOBoat Event (no tubes please)

Join us for a beautiful float on the Metro Chattahoochee. We leave from Johnson Ferry (mile 311) and take out at Paces Mill (mile 304) with lots of birds, scenery, wildlife and a few (small) rapids along the way. Frequent sightings along this stretch include blue herons, kingfishers, otters and such.

We'll be on the river from about 10:30 - 2:30'ish so bring a snack, or lunch. Anything goes, but NO GLASS please.

Though we won't be in a hurry, we'll keep a nice steady pace throughout. We may stop and have a picnic at Chattahoochee Bend, which is a nice, shaded area.

Shuttle Plans:

We'll meet at Johnson Ferry to stage our gear. Someone will stay to watch over our boats and belongings. All drivers will go to Paces Mill and one or two as needed will bring us back to Johnson Ferry. A $3 (or season, etc.) parking pass is required at either end. We'll need at least one or two volunteer drivers who can carry multiple boats to bring back those people, and their boats, to their cars left at the put-in after we finish.

This event will be rain or shine unless there is substantial rain beforehand that raises the water to an unsafe level, or if there are thunderstorms. If either of these is the case, your Trip Leaders will notify you accordingly.

Required Items to Bring:

BYOBoat and paddle(s)

CG Approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) with whistle

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

Camera (waterproof)

Water shoes (not flip flops)

A good amount of water (or other beverage) for hydration

Snack/lunch

Dry bag or similar waterproof container for phone/keys, etc.

Sunscreen

Hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

At Johnson Ferry Rd. and Columns Drive, Here is the address suggested by Google maps:

135-161 Johnson Ferry Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30068

Notes:

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