Photo by Robert Maxwell, April 15, 2014.
Whitewater rafting and kayaking enthusiasts from across the U.S. are heading into Tallulah Gorge today to enjoy the second to last weekend of whitewater releases from the Georgia Power dam.
During whitewater releases the water through Tallulah Gorge typically flows at a rate of 500-700 CFS making it a Class IV-V whitewater run (advanced paddlers, no beginners). Paddlers put in at the gorge and follow the Tallulah River to Lake Tugalo.
Whitewater will be released from the dam today and tomorrow, Nov. 8-9, and again next weekend, Nov. 15-16. After that, no more whitewater or aesthetic water releases are scheduled in Tallulah Gorge until next spring.
For information about whitewater rafting/kayaking through Tallulah Gorge visit American Whitewater online.
You can register to hike down to Bridal Veil Falls in the gorge to watch kayakers and rafters paddle the Tallulah River. The hike is strenuous. The cost is $15 plus $5 parking. To register call Tallulah Gorge State Park at 706-754-7981 or visit https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge online for more information.
dates are Nov. 1-2, Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 15-16.
