Conasauga Creek (Hiwassee R. trib.)

FR 341 to Holly Springs Rd Bridge

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December 20, 2009

Trip Report

ReporterAlex Zendel

We got to the take out and saw 12'. Two people we were boating with, both of whom are usually very grounded and trustworthy, told us that 14' was a good low. They had apparently been pulling beta off of this page using their iPhone and I still don't understand how they misinterpreted this beta. None of us had run Conasauga before and we were looking forward to paddling a new creek. During the paddle I remember thinking, 'This feels below minimum' .... several times.

I agree with Kirk. 14' should be considered a bare minimum. I don't think I'm ever putting on below 16-18' and I'm no high water snob. We ran Coker at a nice low or medium low level later that day. I strongly recommend that you go there if Conasauga's gauge is below 14'

Otherwise, this was a damn fun run. Can't wait to paddle it when there's actually water.