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Southern Appalachian Recon
United States
Registrace 2. 05. 2017
Backcountry camping, hiking, exploration, adventure, and historic places in the mountains of Southern Appalachia
Follow us on Instagram @southern_appalachian_recon for pictures and videos from behind the scenes
Follow us on Instagram @southern_appalachian_recon for pictures and videos from behind the scenes
Canoe Camping Upper Coosawattee River
The upper portion of the Coosawattee River runs southwest roughly 16 miles from the convergence of the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers in Ellijay, Georgia into the the northeast end of Carters Lake. This portion of the river is rated as class II. We started our trip at Harrison Park in Ellijay at noon. We put in on the Ellijay River under the McCutchen Street bridge. It wasn’t long before the Cartecay River met the Ellijay on river left and we were off to the races on the upper Coosawattee. It’s all flat water paddling as we floated past the Gilmer County parks. Once we got past the old highway 5 bridge the river got wide and shallow with shoals as far as we could see. There were plenty of times I had to hop out and push/pull my heavy 15’6” canoe over rocks. The shoals got increasingly rough as the miles ticked by and gradually morphed into class II rapids. Noah flipped his kayak once towards the beginning of the trip but quickly learned how to maneuver and properly guide the kayak down all the largest rapids by the end of it. I took the canoe down some of the larger rapids but had to get out and sometimes bail out and guide the canoe down the largest ones as to not lose our gear. It was an exhausting run but we all had a blast. 12.5 miles downstream we finally made it to Jacob’s Landing where we set up camp for the night. It’s a big long bend in the river just below the last shoals the upper Coosawattee has to offer. It took us a little under 7 hours to paddle from Harrison Park to Jacob’s Landing. There’s a little tributary that goes over a noisy 15’ waterfall before dumping into the river directly beside the campsite. We strung our hammocks up, built a fire, and stayed up talking late into the night. The next morning we woke up to a calm river and sunny 65° air; it felt amazing. After snacking and packing we hit the river again for the final 3.5 mile stretch of flat water paddling to get to the Ridgeway Boat Ramp on Carter’s Lake. The boat ramp is located in an inlet fed by Tails Creek on river right. It took us about 2 hours to paddle from Jacob’s Landing to Ridgeway Boat Ramp. We all had a great time on this trip. Thanks for watching our adventure unfold. We’ll see you on the next one!
Harrison Park Location: maps.app.goo.gl/Dzeq2VASxm8X9w7Y8?g_st=ic
Jacob’s Landing Location: maps.app.goo.gl/9d197namLtAgzxo4A?g_st=ic
Ridgeway Boat Ramp Location: maps.app.goo.gl/FnstazMLgW1FZvoR9?g_st=ic
Coosawattee River: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coosawattee_River
Georgia River Guide App: apps.apple.com/us/app/georgia-river-guide/id1593226295
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Harrison Park Location: maps.app.goo.gl/Dzeq2VASxm8X9w7Y8?g_st=ic
Jacob’s Landing Location: maps.app.goo.gl/9d197namLtAgzxo4A?g_st=ic
Ridgeway Boat Ramp Location: maps.app.goo.gl/FnstazMLgW1FZvoR9?g_st=ic
Coosawattee River: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coosawattee_River
Georgia River Guide App: apps.apple.com/us/app/georgia-river-guide/id1593226295
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Amazing video. Thank you for sharing.
We had a blast making it! Thank you for enjoying it 💯🤙
Mohave Green 😧🫢
Did you know there are Red Wolves in Dawson Forest. I have seen them on 2 occasions. Wildlife people will tell you there aren’t any Red Wolves there.
I had no idea!
Thanks for sharing the location, got a sub from me. Wonder if I can make it in my ram 2500 😅.
That might get hairy 😬
Great Paddling Along With Ya Fellas Glad No One Was Hurt In The Dunk ! ATB T God Bless
Yeah we all survived haha thanks for watching!
First rapid and he ate it 😝 that a boy Noah
Yeah that was the only time though, he sent all the big stuff no problem
👍🙂❤️
Great time out there. I live in calhoun. If you need a shuttle from calhoun hit me up. I've done some of the same adventures as you guys around these parts.
Heck yeah man! Preciate it 💯🤙
Your son is growing uo so fast! You and him will treasure this years fron now! Great video! I grew up in Blue Ridge GA just north from here and know this area very well! Thanks for this!
Yeah he’s getting big now. I can’t wait to rewatch these videos here in about 20 years! I know the Blue Ridge area. Thanks for watching and commenting 💯🤙
Nice video guys! I enjoyed watching!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 💯🤙
@@southernappalachianrecon I grew up in Murray county and been all over Cohutta wma. Got some videos of those streams in Rocky Flats and Mill Creek Falls .👍
I just hit the sub button 👍Thanks you guys I appreciate it!👍🙂
Good video! Noah makes it a better! 😊
I think so too
Love the action shots
Looked like lots of fun. Very beautiful scenery. Maybe I’ll get to go with yall soon!!
Any time 💯🤙
Great camera work, thanks for the bridge call-outs!
Yeah I figured that would be helpful for some folks 💯🤙
Great video! Very informative and helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I actually saw your shelter a few years ago. Go up this branch in spring/winter and you will find a nice waterfall up there. Huge boulders.
It's one of the few places mountain laurel grows in that area
That’s pretty cool, thanks for watching 💯🤙
Great video. Nicely done. 😜
Great father-son experience. He will talk about this for years to come. Children love adventure and nature. You are right to say more people, (young) should be doing this. Great video.
Thanks for floating with us 💯🤙
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Went camping there in that same area when I was a kid with my dad and uncle charlie in an open area off the side of the road called Butler fields during the winter with snow on the ground!! Great memories!!
It’s a beautiful area, pretty remote. Thanks for watching! I’m glad it brought back memories 💯🤙
Me and a buddy hiked in there several years ago and camped. Great place!!!!
Yes, it’s an awesome area. I hope it stays that way forever.
Awesome videos. Great vibes. Love Cohutta wilderness. Thanks for taking us on your trip. Memories made in God’s creation.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 💯🤙
Hay Hay Caleb & Noah Great Seeing A Post From Ya'll ! What An Adventure Shared Here ! Great Memories ! Really Enjoyed This, Tuned In From The Maritimes On The East Coat In Canada ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks for watching buddy 💯🤙
I’ve ridden up Nimblewill gap a bunch of times on my motorcycle. Been meaning to stop and hike these falls. Looks great. Thx.
The actions in this video are performed by professionals. Do not attempt any stunts seen in this video at home.
🤣🤣🤣 what’s up dude, we’re still just semi-pro lol
@@southernappalachianrecon coulda fooled me! Next video should be skinwalker defense orientation
My boys enjoyed this video 🙂
Enjoyed the videography & commentary!
Thanks for watching man! Glad you enjoyed it 💯🤙
About time you made a video on jacks river
I know dude, I’ve been wanting to do this one for a while
I've been wanting to go to this...I'm in Ringgold and I have always heard about this.I have a mild obsession with trains and tunnels...Another cool tunnel with a crazy story. I lived in Richmond in Church Hill and the Church Hill Tunnel was right beneath me I'd walk by the closed up entrance everyday I walked down the hill to work....Also Nashville's underground tunnels that were used during prohibition. Every building downtown that is over 100 years old has an entrance to the tunnels in the basements
I hike all the time in Northeast Georgia, but I haven't been to this one. Thanks! You're making great memories with your son! Very nice to see!
im an 60/40 offtrail packer from the n.c/s.c. line not far from g.a. we need to talk. im sure we could trade some secret local hush holes and hilltops. the kind ya leave no trace cus ya don't want it to get out... love your vids
IVE GOT TO GO HERE!
What is the forestry number road
Grassy Gap Road is County Rd. 206 and turns into FSR 55
Man I am 56 years old but this video brought me back to camping trip with my Dad in late 70s early 80s my son who is now 22 we really enjoy camping together and sharing stories about my Dad and trips Keep posting. Your son will cherish this video years from now.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It sounds like you and your son have a good thing going. Don’t let life get in the way of living! Keep making those memories and sharing the old ones. Thanks for watching 💯🤙
Wow great video what did you film it with. Picture is so clear and beautiful. Great job
I have always just used my iPhone to film
The rattler was cool. I just discovered the tunnel on Google map. I'll be in that area and will probably go see I I can find it. I did hear it was becoming a bit dangerous now, with the falling chunks and brick, so I'll only take a peek inside from a safe distance.
3 of my friends and I did the entire etowah in 9 days back in 09. We went through the mine tunnel in day 1 with 5 days worth of gear, crazy times. Dawsonville is my favorite stretch on the upper etowah
It’s my favorite stretch too. Cleaner water, swifter water, just enough shoals to keep it fun and interesting but still easy enough to relax and enjoy it. I would love to do the whole river in one trip someday. Thanks for watching 💯🤙
I received a trespassing warning here. Well worth it though. The owner will sometimes watch the premises and get law enforcement involved. You go back up to your vehicle to find a cop car beside your truck😂😂😂
Oh dang! Does this happen often? I would love to explore it!
I thoroughly enjoyed the YT with your son Noah. What a fine gentleman he’ll be. I moved from Sugar Hill, GA about 8 years ago and moved to ST Augustine, FL. Boy do I miss living in GA where I lived for 11 years. I sold my 2 kayaks when I moved down and I’m now in the process of buying a new one at REI. I have kayaked the Chatahoochi in Suches and also took it down Etowah above Allatoona. I showed a brief part of your video to my wife, me 72 and her 66 now. She said let’s go shoot the arrows and go back up into the Blue Ridge again. I’m stoked and hopefully we’ll find a good weather window to camp too. I’m sorry I’ll have to go back and find your name, but thank you for your inspiration and fine video and my best to your family. With regards, Steve & Pat
Yes sir, thank you for watching and enjoying our video. I think yall should definitely come back up here and do a few good floats together. You’d have a blast and the memories will last yall the rest of your life!
Went to the overlook yesterday on a dual sport. If you take a left at the overlook, they are purposely dropping trees to block the trail.
Yeah the trail you are talking about follows the ridge line and dead ends at some private property. I’ve been to the end of it. Very narrow trail, nowhere to get turned around so you’ll have to back all the way out if you get to the end. There’s really nothing worth seeing down that way, the overlook is as good as it gets.
Went up on the mtn. But never foundit
Love Fires Creek.. been up there and loved... Except when i slipped and fell in the cold water creek... Thank for your video.
Crowded
Yeah the drive in and out reminded me of Atlanta 🙄
Hi , have U ever came across a trail or path called Old Cherokee trail or path. In any of your travels. Beautiful areas in your videos
Not yet!
Anybody been here this month or last month? Is it washed out or rutted out?
It’s shut down because of all the attention sadly
July 2024 I passed the front of the trail, the sign that the forest service officers put up was taken down and there where a few trees fallen over the trail we’ll see if they gate it up eventually I hope they don’t because it’s one of my favorite lookouts in north Georgia
Is this National Forest?
Only in a jeep
I noticed the gutters right off, I think they were so long to allow for a water barrel further from the house but would not damage the house itself. Beautiful home I am in a wheelchair and happy to be able to see such a beautiful piece of history and home life as it truly was. They must have really struggled in winter. Thank you and your son, be safe!
That’s very possible! Folks in those days surely had animals and gardens that needed water. I hope you understand how sincere I am when I say that I’m honored to have been able to bring you along on our adventure and I’m so glad you appreciate this historic architecture as much as we do 💯👍
Would be interesting to compare location of this cabin to Civil War troop movement to see how close Donley and his cabin perhaps ever came to being discovered during the war.