Mud Creek

384 (Mud Creek Rd.) to Pea Ridge Rd. (Chattahoochee)

Difficulty	II-III
Length	10 mi
Avg Gradient	n/a
Gauge	Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia, Ga
Flow Rate as of 32 minutes	510 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last Updated	April 1, 2025

River Description

Mud Creek starts out with a serious class III+ rapid. The big boat stopping holes and sharp rocks make scouting a good suggestion. After the first big drops the creek slows down and alternates between fast moving water and slides. Watch out for trees.

River Features

Mud Slide

Access PointHazardClass: IIIDistance: 0 mi

This first rapid throws everything at you from big holes to sharp poorly placed rocks.

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Finally

RapidClass: IIIDistance: 1.75 mi

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Take Out

Access PointDistance: 4 mi

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Trip Reports

Darien Fawkes

Feb 27, 2005

The first rapid, 50 yards from put in.

This is the first set of ledges, Mud Slide is in the background.
another view of Mud Slide
Greg Simpson named this 'Finally' because after Mud Slide it's a long time (at least a mile, maybe 1.5) on flat water with strainers (some require portage) before you get to this and when he saw this... he said 'finally!'
another of Jimmy Lowe on Finally.