Going with the Flow to the Dam

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Going with the Flow to the Dam

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Island Ford CRNRA Boat Ramp

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 7 2023 9:00 am >> Sat, Jan 7 2023 11:30 am

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jan 3 2023 11:11 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 6 2023 11:11 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Horhay

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The flow rates are kinda CRAZY so we're GOING WITH THE FLOW today. This paddle will be from Island Ford's Boat Ramp down to the Dam at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

We'll be doing a bit of exploring along the way to shake things up a bit so it's 9 solid miles. Lotsa "cool" areas open up with the bigger water. We'll see how far UP Big Creek we can get...

Self-Shuttling is an option so bring a "yak-buddy!" I can shuttle 3 boats plus my own...so ADD a note at sign up if you need a shuttle, you'll need to be able to haul at least 2 boats too, but we can figure that out by Freiday. Self-Shuttlelers can drop a car at the take out at Morgan Falls in Sandy Springs and roll out toward IF early enough so we can have paddles up at 09:00. Island Ford's boat ramp is at the end of a long road, but you can drop your boat and gear by the gates and drive back up to park (have a PASS). Once back down to the gate the dirt field that leads to the boat ramp is pretty long and can be muddy...actually both locations have LONG distances for carrying a boat, be prepared for that too. ...especially at MF's it may be muddy, flooded and you might be cold and spent!

We'll be traveling over the shoals by IF in water that has been moving at excess of 8,000+ cf/s so this isn't necessarily a beginners paddle event at all..fast, cold, dirty water, muddy finishing conditions require a bit of experience, so if you don't have a lot, and I have not paddled with you before - expect a call from me before I allow you to come out.

FLOW RATES: USGS | Monitoring Station

Required Items to Bring:

Kayak or canoe
PFD - at min. it must be on vessel in plain sight
Whistle
Warm Beverage

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hat
Sunglasses
ThermaRest Sit Pad
Towel
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take out is at Morgan Falls Park - be prepared for a LONG portage!
400 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

be there early to set shuttle and hurry over to Island Ford to drop in as soon as possible.

Drop in is at the Boat Ramp - Island Ford CRNRA (parking fees are required) 1978 Island Ford Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30350 - the boat ramp road goes off to the right just BEFORE the Visitors Center....see GPS link above for DROP IN LOCATION - also another long-ish boat portage. Paddles Up at 09:00

Notes:

it may say 09:00 - but arrive well b4 that to set shuttles...I want to be on the water by 09:00

Parking is free at MF

IF requires the CRNRA fee/tag to park., arrive early and get your yearly pass!

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