We recently did some kayaking on the Coosawattee River near Carters Lake. We decided to try out a fairly calm section of river in hopes of staying dry. Although it has been unseasonably warm this winter we felt the water would still be pretty cold without wet/drysuits so we gave it a shot.
Starting out at [...]
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Posted in Hikes on Feb 21st, 2012
Nearest Town: Cartersville, GA
Directions: From I-75 take exit 288 and go West toward downtown Cartersville and follow brown signs, the route is very well marked. You will end up at 813 Indian Mounds Rd, SW, Cartersville, GA
Fee: $5/adult, $3.50/child, 5 & under free
Trail Length: Perimeter Trail approx. 1 mi. , Mound Trail approx. 1/2 mi.
We [...]
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Attention all you trail runners in the North Georgia area! While at Boling Park running the trails recently I noticed an event announcement for the 2012 Trail Run Series presented by Nature Strides. This event will be great for kids of all ages. Post race snacks, custom race shirts and series awards available. Kids race [...]
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Nearest Town: Morganton, GA
Directions: ( http://g.co/maps/eqx7h ) From Blue Ridge, Georgia, take GA Highway 515 North for approximately 4.5 miles to the traffic light and intersection of GA Highway 60. Turn right on Hwy 60 and go 0.5 miles to old U.S. Hwy 76. Turn left on Hwy 76 East for 5 miles to [...]
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Nearest Town: Silver City
County: Dawson
Length: 8.7 miles
Rapids: Class I-II
Duration: 5 hours
Start Location: Highway 9 N34 degrees 21′ 27.5″, W84 degrees
End Location: Kelly Bridge Road N34 degrees 21′ 9.6″,W84 degrees
Directions:
Take-Out
Take 369 to Highway 9
Head north on Highway 9 for 5.4 miles, then turn left onto A.T. Moore Road after crossing the Dawson County line.
After 0.7 [...]
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