Chattahoochee
5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20(Bowman's Island Section)
May 6, 2005
Trip Report
| Reporter | Russell Bailey |
5/1/2005
We did a nice paddle from Settle's Bridge to the dam and back at minimal release. Portaged up river left channel at the rapid above GA 20. About 2.5 hrs up and 1 hr down. Easier but longer than going up Metro Hooch. Going up the river left side of Bowman's Island is easier. Very pretty - lots of fishermen near the dam.
Have done same at full release but not as pleasant - better waves to play, but freight-train current and you miss the super clear water quality of minimal release.