Area Rivers
Alapaha River
A narrow winding blackwater ribbon that is 127 miles long and
sprinkled with occasional rapids and white sandy beaches. This is a
relatively unspoiled wild river with tree canopies, islands, and
waterfalls. It begins in south central georgia, but a popular starting
point is Statenville in Echols County near the georgia-Florida border.
Most interesting is the fact that the Alapaha flows underground
for most of the year for most of its lower 17 miles, only appearing
on the surface during periods of high water.
Alapahoochee River
Situated in Echols County, GA and continuing on to Hamilton County, FL
this 11 mile long river includes a popular stretch known as the Grand
Bank Canal. The canal extends from GA St Rd 135 to FL St Rd 150. It
is a 4.5 mile run through beautiful scenery. Rated "easy" for novice
canoeists with one Class II course of white water.
Suwannee River
Famous for its namesake song, the Suwannee emanates from the mysterious
Okefenokee Swamp, then courses through north Florida to the Gulf of
Mexico. As such it offers more than 200 miles of wilderness canoeing dotted
with cliffs, springs, and beaches. Near Big Shoals State Park in Florida,
the rapids earn a Class III rating when water levels are high enough.
Withlacoochee River
The "With" as it's fondly called begins in Georgia where it courses for
84 miles to Florida. In Florida 32 more miles meander through Twin Rivers
State Forest before mingling with the Suwannee at Suwannee River State Park.
Sights along the waterway include hardwood forests, crystal springs,
and small shoals.
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