High Shoals - Hwy 186 to Price Mill (High Shoals)Class II-III(IV)
Apalachee River - High Shoals
Apalachee River - High Shoals Photo of Tommy Price by Will Reeves Gauge Information
Apalachee
High Shoals - Hwy 186 to Price Mill II-III(IV)
River DescriptionDirectly below the bridge/dam, there are a series of small drops that lead to a largesliding drop of about 25-30' that ends in a big pool. The drop can reportedly be run on most sides although the launch pad in the center is preferable for nice boofs at higher water. Beware potential pitoning on rocks below surface on river right and left of launch pad (although open boaters have said they had no problems on these rocks, there could be a potential piton leading to injured legs in a kayak). From the highway coming from Athens, turn on dirt road on left immediately before bridge and go to sandy beach below drop. Carry up on river left and enjoy. At higher flows some boaters have run the low head dam on far river left scraping against the river bank, but screwing this up could lead to a protracted surf (to say the least)- be careful in doing this. Minimum level should be considered around 350 cfs, but at this level it will be mighty scrapy. Better flows are from 500 or so and more. Around 2000-3000 cfs, boofs off the launch pad get really fun and lofty. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2002-11-11 13:59:42
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