This section of the Coosa River is located in Wetumpka, Alabama. The launch site is located near the Jordan Dam, from here begin this well known section of the Coosa as you make your way down the wide river with thick forests and unique rock outcroppings lining the banks and islands. Known for the amount of fun this river offers within it’s white water sections ranging from Class I to Class III rapids. Moccasin Gap is where the Class III rapids are located with the Pipeline Rapids close afterwards. Most of the Rapids are manageable for novice to intermediate paddlers all the way up to 8,000 cubic square feet of flow. End this classic section of the Coosa River at Coosa River Adventures along Company Road in Wetumpka. Shuttles to the launch site below Jordan Dam are $8, offered by Coosa River Adventures as well as canoe and kayak rentals ranging from $20-$30.

This is one of the best trips. No log jams. No dragging kayaks. Plenty of sand bars. And good places to hunt artifacts. Highly recommend.

Located in Mobile County Alabama, near the border of Mississippi, this trip begins off of Mason Ferry Road and travel alongs the swift flowing Escatawpa River ending at Escatawpa River Campground off of Moffett Road. Because of the deepness of the water in combination with the numerous sandbars located along the entire route, the Escatawpa River is known as a great “play river”. The sandbars are great areas to pull off for a lunch break or for camping if desired and the deep pools of water off the sandbars allow for swimming holes during breaks along the route. Various wildlife such as; deer, turtles, turkey, and hawks can be seen along the route. Bring insect repellent as mosquitoes may be present during sections of slower water flow. A $3 parking fee is required if you desire to park at Escatawpa River Campground.

This paddling adventure utilizes a slow, wide section of the Etowah River that offers a family friendly paddle. This paddle takes you through beautiful North Georgia country on the glassy green waters that are lined by thick hardwood trees. The rock obstacles are very navigable and do not present any rapids on an average day. Along the way there are grassy fields that offer a great place for you to pull over and have lunch.

The Chattahoochee River is the most important river in Georgia, providing transportation, drinking water and recreation. This section of the river takes you through rural areas southwest of Atlanta. In the wooded areas the banks are lined with a variety of hardwood trees. The paddle is very easy, with a couple small rapid sections, with rocks that are easily navigable, near the half-way point of the paddle. It is called the Georgia Power Run because the put-in and take-out points are at Georgia Power power plants.

Big Cedar Creek offers an easygoing river run through the valleys and wooded hills of the rustic Coosa River watershed in northwest Georgia. The creek is named for the thick cedar trees that line its banks. The limestone bottom creek accounts for the clarity and beauty of the water. Sycamore, ash, ironwood and Chinese tallow hang over the water, adding beauty to the stream’s banks. The water is mostly slow moving aside from a couple of spots with Class I+ rapids , where the river falls over easy shoals. Be aware that there is a parking fee at the put in point.