Book online or give us a call at (706) 321-4720! T he state of Georgia is as rich in its natural diversity as it is in historical significance. The river bed and water flow are kept in the exact same conditions that the Olympic athletes competed in back in 1996. Blue Ridge is your ticket to Georgia's outdoor playground, and it's also just a quick trip from Blue Ridge to one of the most beautiful white water rafting destinations in the world. The Chattooga has great whitewater centered around Clayton (close to Helen), while rafting on the Ocoee can be found in neighboring Tennessee, beginning in Ducktown.Section III is suitable for families and beginner whitewater paddlers with class II to IV rapids, and makes for a beautiful day trip on the river for paddlers ages 8 and up. From its highest elevation, found at 4,784 feet in Brasstown Bald, to the sea-level coastline, the state of Georgia is full of sights to see. From mild to wild, we deliver an unforgettable family adventure that gets everyone– from grandparents to grandkids– excited! 12 is the minimum age for Section IV trips, although tour companies and guides reserve the right to read the river each day and decide when it is safe for minors.If you’re driving from Atlanta, Helen is your gateway into the Chattahoochee Forest. White water rafting in north Georgia is only an hour and a half drive from the north side of Atlanta making it an ideal excursion even for day trips. Chattahoochee Whitewater Rafting In Georgia & Alabama Your adventure awaits, experience the thrill!
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Overnight trips make a great weekend getaway for groups of friends or families looking for adventure, and are fully geared up by the tour companies—no camping equipment required!If you want to stay in the metro Atlanta area, your best bet for a day trip will be kayak, tube or SUP on the Chattahoochee.As always when you’re paddling on a river, closed-toe shoes are a must-have. Wildwater Limited is widely recognized as one of the finest whitewater rafting outfitters in the country. Section IV is more intense, with class V sections and the famed Five Falls, where the river descends 75 feet through a quarter-mile flume through five named rapids. Since Florida is the flattest state in the nation, whitewater rafting is obviously not one of its major attractions.However, just because whitewater rafting in Florida is scarce, that doesn’t mean there isn’t good whitewater rafting near Florida. Rolling Thunder offers half day and full day trip on the Ocoee River – Georgia white water rafting at its’ ultimate!White water rafting in north Georgia is only an hour and a half drive from the north side of Atlanta making it an ideal excursion even for day trips. Whitewater rafting in this area is on the Chattooga River. The Ocoee River put white water rafting in Georgia on the map when it was chosen as the venue for the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. The last thing you want to worry about is losing a shoe downriver, or catching your toes on debris under the surface.Atlanta is a historic city and worth visiting for the scenery, but it also provides great access to two rivers: the Chattooga and the Ocoee.