Paddle Chattahoochee River from Settlers Bridge to Jones Bridge

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Paddle Chattahoochee River from Settlers Bridge to Jones Bridge

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

About 4 miles downstream of Buford Dam

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 24 2012 9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 24 2012 6:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 4 2012 5:44 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 23 2012 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

15.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Rhett Smith

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

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:

Let's paddle on the beautiful, clear, cold and fish filled Chattahoochee River from Settlers Bridge Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area to Jones Bridge Unit of CRNRA. This section is the beginning of the 43 total miles of paddling that is available with convenient ramps and take-outs on the way to Vinings near Atlanta. The river bottom is visible for most of the paddle and sightings of trout and other fish are common. Turtles, heron, and possibly Eagles can be sighted along the way.
We'll gather at the Park at the Settlers Bridge Unit at 09:00am and drop our boats and gear. All possible vehicles will then be shuttled down to Jones Bridge Unit take-out and we'll ride back up to Settlers Bridge and begin our paddle! The idea is to be on the water by 10:30am for the 15.5 mile ride to Jones Bridge Unit.

This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) paddle and Kayaks and Canoes are welcome. Rubber Rafts, Tubes and any other soft floats are not suitable for this trip, please. Please bring Boat, PFD and paddle. PFD's are strongly urged to be worn due to currents, low water temperatures and strainers.

We will stop somewhere between 12:00 and 1:00 for a bite to eat.

We'll plan on going sun, clouds, or cold. If the wind is 15+ mph, we'll skip it.

Chattahoochee map: http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/upload/CHATParkMap.pdf

Required Items to Bring:
Rain Gear.
Boat (Canoe or Kayak), PFD, paddle.
Dry bag to keep gear dry and protected.
Snack and drinks for lunch and to stay hydrated.
River capable shoes or sandals or crocs. No Flip Flops please.
A little bit of patience and a great deal of love for the river!
Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses and temperature appropriate clothes (remember wind chill).

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera, Binoculars, extra clothes to wear on the way home if you get wet.

A small cooler if you wish, NO glass containers permitted on the river.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Parking fees ($3) are required, or the use of a yearly CRNRA pass.

Meet at Put In: Settles Bridge Unit

1) From US 19 and GA 400

*Take exit 14 the first turn towards Buford - GA 20/Cumming Highway.

*Travel on GA 20 to Suwanee Dam Road

*Turn right onto Suwanee Dam Road and travel to Johnson Road

*Turn right onto Johnson Road and travel to Settles Bridge Road.

*Turn right onto Settles Bridge Road (gravel road) and will dead end at parking lot.

2) From northbound US 23 - Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

*Travel to Suwanee Dam Road and turn left.

*Once on Suwanee Dam Road travel to Johnson Road.

*Turn left onto Johnson Road and travel to Settles Bridge Road.

*Turn right onto Settles Bridge Road (gravel road) and will dead end at parking lot

Notes:

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