Ogeechee

Jewell to 123 bridge

Difficulty	I(III)
Length	4.8 mi
Avg Gradient	4 fpm
Gauge	Ogeechee River at Ga 88, Near Grange, Ga
Flow Rate as of 1 hour	22 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last Updated	May 7, 2014

River Description

As a fall-line river, this stream is mostly flat but has a few punctuated ledges, slides, and rock gardens.

River Features

Put In

Access PointDistance: 0 mi

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Take Out

Access PointClass: IIDistance: 4.7 mi

This is an interesting area right below the 123 bridge. I have never seen the level exceptionally high, but river left has a lot of potential. Photo was taken around 660cfs

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Trip Reports

Tom Welander

May 7, 2014

The river drops about 20' over the entire section. Half of that drop occurs at The Shoals...the rapid just above the take-out. It might be proper to describe these falls as a park and play rapid. Two sets of islands divide the falls into three channels; the far right channel is gradual and a good choice.

Overall, this section is a beautiful smoothwater run relatively clear of deadfall. Minimum 10'/300cfs at the USGS Ga 88 near Grange gauge (which is 30 river miles downstream). It probably starts to get good for cruising or camping somewhere between 400 and 500 cfs. --tw