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12 Paddles in 12 Months: Paddle 5 - High Falls State Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: 76 High Falls Park Drive Jackson, GA 30233   Water: 12 Paddles in 12 Months: Paddle 5 - High Falls State Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 23 2026  9:30 am >> Sat, May 23 2026 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 13 2026 6:55 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 22 2026 7:05 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:2 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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

12 paddles in 12 months in 12 Georgia State Parks

Did you know that there is Georgia State Parks offers a paddlers club? All you have to do is paddle in 12 (or more) GA State Parks. Join me in completing this paddling challenge in 2026! More information on the 12 months of paddling is below. 

Paddle 5 is paddle around the lake at High Falls State Park. We will paddle clockwise around the shore. Stopping for snacks and returning to the boat dock at 12:30 pm. This will give the people who are also signed up for the overnight camping trip time to eat lunch and pack up to go to the campsite.

High Falls State Park does rent kayaks and canoes. You can find more information here: https://gastateparks.org/HighFalls/Paddling.

More information on the "12 paddles in 12 months in 12 Georgia State Parks" (see GA State park list here https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/parks/pdf/clubs/ParkPaddlers_MemberCard_2023_fillable.pdf )

I will post the following paddles at least 1 month ahead of the date of the event. The paddles with the * will have boat rentals. I have 1 make-up paddle listed but will likely repeat others over the summer so you wil have several oppurtunities to get 12 paddles. The last paddle is at the Okefenokee, we will rent some cabins and have a celebration for those folks who paddle in 12 parks in 2026. 

Paddle 1: January 17th: Sweetwater Creek State Park

Paddle: 2 February 21: Watson Mill Bridge

Paddle 3: March 14th: Chattahochee Bend

*Paddle 4: April 11th: George L. Smith State Park in Twin City

*Paddle 5: May 23rd – 25th High Falls State Park, Dames Ferry State Park and Indian Springs (we have a primitive campsite rented for people who want to stay overnight at High Falls). 

*Paddle 6: June 20: Hard Labor Creek State Park

*Paddle 7: July 18: Moccasin Creek State Park (Lake Burton)

*Paddle 8: August 15th Don Carter State Park (Lake Lanier)

*August 22nd (make-up Paddle): Fort Yargo State Park

*Paddle 9: September 19: Elijah Clark State Park

*Paddle 10: October 31: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

Paddle 11: November 7th: Fort Mountain and Hike the Gahuti Trail

*Paddle 12: December 4-6: Stephen C Foster State Park - Okefenokee


Required Items to Bring:

Boat, paddle and PFD

Rentals are available https://gastateparks.org/HighFalls/Paddling - but you need to arrive early and get your rental before we start at 9:30 am. 

A rain jacket in the event we get rain or high winds.   

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snack or water


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at the boat launch near the park office. 

76 High Falls Park Drive
Jackson, GA 30233
Monroe County

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FvnPwV8rxv7xRb4F6

 


Notes:

Please arrive early so we can unload, complete introductions and be on the water around 9:30 am. 

There is a overnight camping trip planned in conjuction with this paddle. You do not need to camp to participate in the paddle. 


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

No AOC fee but you will need a GA State Parks Pass or pay the $10 daily fee.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.


Registration for this event opens at 4/13/2026 6:55:00 PM