Powers Island to McIntosh Reserve: 53 Miles

Let’s go kayaking!

The Chattahoochee River Challenger Series

“Atlanta  McIntosh Reserve”

April 4 & 5, 2009

2 days Paddling & 1 night Camping

down the Chattahoochee River

Experience canoeing / kayaking and/or cold weather camping are not required but strongly recommended.

Guarantees: None

Plan for: rain, cold weather, getting wet (more than once)

Check the weather report prior to the trip.

If you are prepared and planned well then you should be ready…

Please make sure you have a (personal flotation device) PFD.

PFDs are required by the National Park Service.

20 miles Powers Island  Campbelton Road

33 miles Campbelton Road  Mc Intosh Reserve

Day 1 The first day is a 20+ mile paddle with 2 obstacles

Approximate paddle time 6 hours

9:00am on the water

1. Morgan Falls Dam

All participants must wear their PFD between

Morgan Falls Dam and Johnson Ferry Park

#1 Devils Race course shoals

Stop at Paces Mill for lunch mile 46 of the trip for lunch. On the CRNRA map, this is mile 304. This is a 30 minute stop with tables and a bathroom.

#2 Atlanta Waterworks - chute mid stream on river left

No portaging! If you brought a spray skirt, now is the time to put it on. Getting wet is part of the program so enjoy the chute.

Campsite @ mile 20+ Metro Atlanta Softball Complex

. Tomorrow you will paddle 33 miles. Eat well and get a good night’s sleep.

Day 2 The second day is a 33 mile paddle with no obstacles.

Approximate paddle time 8 hours

7:00am on the water …no whining, just get up and go!

Don’t worry about the distance. Take it one stroke at a time.

Stop at noon for lunch

Stop at McIntosh Reserve mile 5_

The sun will burn you even if it isn’t shining brightly so be prepared with clothing or sunscreen. Hats and or sunglasses on safety straps are recommended.

Plan on getting wet! You’ll going to get wet, at least splashed and/or maybe go swimming, which is no big deal. If you go in the water, I’ll be there with you. If you have a spray skirt you might want to bring it. This is a great trip on the river so smile and have fun paddling…we’ll be there before you know it.

Food. Bring some snack food to carry in your cockpit and nibble along the way. Bring some Gatorade or other energy drink because water may not be sufficient to replace needed electrolytes.

Cameras and cell phones. Please be sure they are in waterproof bags/containers and/or on a leash. Both are expensive…don’t trust their safety with an inexpensive sandwich bag. I will have a secure dry bag with me if you would like to safely stow something.

Special Note: I am not a mind reader. It there is a problem or if something is wrong or you need something …please inform me. My goal is to make this an enjoyable trip for everyone so please speak up.

River Mile Information:

Powers Island (link)

I-75 .5

Devil’s Race Course 1

Jump-off Rock 1.5

US-41 2.5

Paces Ferry Road 3.5

Atlanta Waterworks 5.4

Peachtree Creek 5.5 RL

Atlanta Road 6

GP Plant Hammond 7

South Cobb Drive 7.5

I-285 8.8

US 278 10

Nickajack Creek 11 RR

I-20 13

Six Flags RR

Utoy Creek 15.5 RR

Buzzard Roost Island 16

Camp Creek Pkwy 16.2

Sweetwater Creek 18.8 RR

Campsite 21 RL N 33 deg 41.579’ W 84 deg 37.819’

Ga 166 21.2

Camp Creek 23.8 RL

Dredge(s)

Ga-92 25.7

Anneewakee Creek 26 RR

Pea Creek 30.1 RL

Bear Creek 31.8 RR

Dog River 33.8 RR

Capps Ferry Road 36.5

N.Ga. Turf Co. 37.1 RR

Hurricane Creek 38.3 RR

Wolf Creek 40.6 RR

White Oak Creek 41.4 RL

Island 43.6

Snake Creek 46.8 RR

Cedar Creek 47.8 RL

Ga 16 / Alt US 27 48.7

Railroad 49.6

GP Plant Yates 50.3

Wahoo Creek 52.3

McIntosh Reserve 53.5 RR N 33 deg 26.448’ W 84 deg 57.039’