Yellow

1. River Drive to US 78

DifficultyI-II
Length15.1 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeYellow River at Ga 124, Near Lithonia, Ga
Flow Rate as of 43 minutes
74 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedSeptember 16, 2005

River Description

Above River Drive the Yellow is both narrow and crossed by numerous strainers, many which are river wide. Before the bridge at River Drive the Yellow is joined by the flow from Sweetwater Creek. From here the river the river is navigable. This section of the river is narrow and flat, with a few Class I-II ledge drops: highlighted by: Britt Shoals below the Five Forks Trickum Bridge; and, the ledges at McDaniels Bluff, below the McDaniels Bluff (Killian Hill) Bridge.


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Take Out

Distance: 8.4 mi
Take Out

Tree down blocking river with no opportunity to portage around. We had to climb over which proved a little difficult with the strong water flow. Otherwise it was a nice ride front 5 Forks Trickum to Hwy 78. No other blockages. Parking was a challenge.  Areas to park was not clear.