Best Places To Kayak In Georgia Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Morgan Falls to Paces Mill is one of the best places to Kayak in Georgia. In this 8.5 mile section, you will discover an array of wild life from turtles, blue herons and so on. This Kayak trip took around 3 hours to complete with moderate paddling. There are outfitters in this area that can help you with rentals for tubes, kayaks and such called the NOC.
For more information on the NOC for rentals and shuttle services, please click the link below:
noc.com/plan-your-trip/chatta...
For more information on Kayaking from Morgan Falls to Paces Mill, please click the link below:
www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisi...
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Its also outstanding fishing in that are too, especially for trout if its above Morgan Falls Dam
Agreed! Do you eat the trout or just catch and release?
@@MetroOnTheMove we have eaten trout in that area in the past. I know this year the DNR has a warning about pollution in the river, so I'm not 100% sure if they're safe to eat right now. That aside, I'd rate it as the best trout river I've ever fished on. But to answer your question, we mostly catch and release. We never keep the brown trout, no matter what size they are. They're all wild fish, and some of them get pretty darn big, especially in the lower sections around Abbotts Bridge and Jones Bridge. But that river is LOADED full of trout. Once you get on one, usually you'll wear them out in one particular area.
Awesome video! It’s so peaceful, and I love the water sounds! Thanks for creating this! 😁🌞
Thank you my friend for the kind words! This is such a great section with tons of wildlife out there. Definitely looking to do some more kayaking soon but it is getting way hot out there. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
The cloud looks like a bunny. Beautiful!!
Hello! Yes, this area is incredible. Can't believe we saw an eagle flying in the air between Morgan Falls and Johnson Ferry. Have you kayaked this section before? thanks for watching and the support!
Cant beat a peaceful day out on the river! So awesome that you seen a bald eagle on the 4th! I remember you hiking through the bamboo forest a while back and one of your videos. Congrats on hitting 1K!
Snooch tv thank you my friend! Learned a lot from you over the past few months and excited to check out some new places you have been filming! Yes, this area is awesome with so much to explore and discover. The Bald Eagle was icing on the cake. I have not seen an Eagle since I was in Alaska almost 15 years ago. Cheers!
@@MetroOnTheMove that's what it's all about man learning from each other! I know you've been to tons of places I haven't been yet can't wait to check them out also. I've only seen one twice in the wild always amazing to see. Have a good week!
We like your video. Keep up the great work. 👍
Hey Metro! Great video! Also wanted to say congratulations on the 1k subscribers! Keep It up, we are excited for you!
Thank you for the kind words my friend! Blessed to have people that enjoy watching this channel. My goal is to help others find great places to explore and find peace despite current events. Cheers!
just moved to georgia needed this thanks
Awesome! Glad this was helpful. Thanks for watching your support of this channel. Cheers
Chatachooga looks like a great place for kayaking! I prefer the calm waters compared to the rapid parts 😅! Great video! 👍🙂
Within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, most of the river sections are very calm. There is only a few places where it picks up. It was awesome to see the Bald Eagle fly overhead. You can rent Kayaks and Tubes at Johnson Ferry North and Powers Island in season. Thanks for watching and the kind words! Cheers
@@MetroOnTheMove i love places that have a lot of nature and that kayaks are available to rent 😁 definitely worth visiting!
Good stuff man! Looks like an awesome day. We recently kayaked the Caney Fork River in middle Tennessee and made a video. Not many better ways to spend a summer day!
Awesome! Hope you guys had fun out there on the river. Still can't believe that we saw a Bald Eagle out there. Thanks for watching!
Drone shot would have epic watching ot from above as well my man ..i will keep doing this until i see the drone shots lol...But i went hiking yesterday and making video today on ..when i got to the spot it was very windy ..first thing i thought about was YOU saying how windy it was in your last video..but ..at the top it was still windy but get some great footage it did well in the wind so look to that video..see what you think..keep up the adventures !
I know, the drone would be nice but in some areas like this they don't allow it. We saw a bald eagle in one section and I imagine that they don't want a drone to bother their habitat. Will check out your video now. Cheers my friend!
Nice outing. Never been down this river but it looks pretty straight forward. Do the rapids get much bigger in other parts of the river?
There are only a few sets of rapids in this area. Mainly forwards the end of the trip. Very chill for several miles but lots of wildlife.
Was going to recommend the Chestatee, but see you already got a video on it. If you're looking for a bit more rapid action, try the Cartecay in Elijay or section 3 of the Chattahoochee by Lula.
Awesome! Thank you for the suggestions and will definitely check them out when the weather gets a little warmer. The Chestatee is one of my favorite spots to Kayak as it is so peaceful! Thanks again for watching and your support! Cheers
Hello! We have bought an inflatable kayak and we are beginners in this, I would like to know if you recommend that place to start or other areas that are quiet, thank you very much 😊 my English is not very good, I'm sorry
Johnson ferry to powers ferry is pretty lite. There are put in ramps and take out points at these locations.
@@MetroOnTheMove Thank you very much, what do you think of Lake Lanier? It os dangerous?
This looks like wilderness even though it's basically in a big metro area, right?
Yep! This put in point is just off Roswell Road in Fulton County outside the perimeter. This is the best section (in my opinion) of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Hope you have fun out there!
We are considering getting into kayaking. Have you ever tried inflatable kayaks? Looks like a great paddle - amazing way to spend a day! 😀
TerryX2Explore my father picked one up but is yet to try it out. Here are my thoughts based on kayaking in shallow and rocky areas. You will eventually drag your boat and run into rocks. Our boats have so many scratches from over the years but they lasted mainly due to the materials they are made of. I use a perception jazz kayak and picked it up for around $300 or so. Pelican brand are lighter but the plastic is thinner. Also, keep in mind you will also need to get PDF and paddle as most kayaks don’t come with the boat. If this is just a one off then go with the inflatable but if you are going out on a regular basis then definitely get a hard body. I like the sit on top versus sit in as it is easy to get in and out and is hard to sink.
@@MetroOnTheMove Thank you so much for taking the time to offer your opinions and info. It is greatly appreciated! 😀
@@TerryX2Explore Anytime my friend! This channel is all about helping others find new places to explore and to learn from each others experiences! Thanks for being here!
@@MetroOnTheMove I agree and you are much welcome! 😁
Not gonna lie, its not as cool as this video, but low-key reminds me of when I took an inflatable unicorn down some small waterfalls. Whenever I have the time to do that again I should get some footage of it haha. Great video I enjoy seeing your journeys!
No joke tho I would be waaaaay to paranoid about going into Georgia waters cuz I am terrified of gators. Like I know they scared of us too but that bite force aint nothing to fuck with.
Props to you for having the guts to go out there. I know I be a wuss but at least I'm a gator bite free wuss lol.
D.A.M Thank you for the kind words my friend! Haven’t seen any gators up this way but I know they are for sure south of Atlanta. Look forward to seeing the video of you taking the unicorn down some waterfalls. Thanks for watching! Cheers
Just moved up to this area. Is it fine to anchor up along this stretch? Also what about turning and paddling back up?
There are a lot of people who fish and stay anchored in this area. I have seen people paddling against the current but it doesn't look like too much fun. This area can get packed on the weekends but Morgan Falls Dam to Johnson Ferry North is normally pretty quiet. Thanks for watching!
@@MetroOnTheMove Thanks for the info!
To find the put in spot on gps would I just put a n Morgan falls?
That should work. When you get to Morgan Falls, there is a road that splits to the left which leads to the correct side of the dam to head down the river. The put in point is past the dog park. You can't miss it. Hope you have fun out there!
No mention of diving rock, Shame on you!
I know right. Shame on me. My camera died right at this section. Next time! Thanks for watching. Cheers!