The underground river is actually a ¼-mile-long abandoned mining tunnel that was dug out in the 1800s to mine gold from the river bottom. The easiest path to the tunnel is to put in at Castleberry Bridge in Dawsonville, Ga. From here, the tunnel is just 3.5 miles from the bridge.

How deep is the Etowah River?

Streamgage Levels & Water Data

Maximum discharge on the river today is recorded at the Etowah River At Canton with a streamflow rate of 1,040 cfs. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop reporting a gauge stage of 13.41 ft.

Does the Etowah River have rapids?

The Etowah River has Class IV rapids, meaning they are long, difficult rapids with narrow passages and turbulent water that require precise maneuvering. These rapids "send hearts racing," according to westernriver.com.

Where is the Etowah River?

The Etowah River is a 164-mile-long (264 km) waterway that rises northwest of Dahlonega, Georgia, north of Atlanta.

What county is the Etowah River in?

The Etowah River Water Trail stretches 163 miles from Lumpkin County in north Central Georgia to Floyd County in Northwest Georgia passing through or near the towns of Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cumming, Canton, Cartersville, Euharlee and Rome.

Canoeing through the Etowah River Mine Tunnel

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Can you swim in the Etowah River?

An unassuming trail off a back-road in Ballground/Canton leads to a gorgeous swimming hole on the Etowah River, pictured above. There is parking, as this is a common put-in/pull-out space for kayakers and tubers. Our boys and pup love the rocky beach area, flowing stream and waist-deep pools.

What kind of fish are in the Etowah River?

Common fish species in the lower Etowah include: carp, smallmouth buffalo, redhorse suckers, blue catfish, channel catfish, striped bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, redeye bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass and freshwater drum.

What feeds the Etowah River?

The main tributaries feeding the Etowah River Basin through the Metro Water District include Allatoona Creek, Little River, Settingdown Creek, Noonday Creek, Pumpkinvine Creek, Raccoon Creek, Shoal Creek and Hickory Log Creek.

What does the word Etowah mean?

Etowah is a Muskogee word derived from italwa meaning "town". ... In the 21st century, the federally recognized Muscogee (Creek) Nation, now based in Oklahoma, and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama consider Etalwa to be their most important ancestral town. The Cherokee also revere it.

Is the Etowah River man made?

Lake Allatoona, located within the Etowah River watershed, is a man-made reservoir created by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Flood Control Acts of 1941 and 1944. ... The lake gets its name from the town of Allatoona, which was flooded to create the reservoir. It took five months to fill the reservoir.

How long does it take to kayak the Etowah River?

With gentle paddling, it takes about 2-2 1/2 hours to paddle it. With time for fishing and eating lunch, it takes about 5 hours.

What was the purpose of the mounds in the Etowah settlement?

At Etowah Mounds State Historic Site visitors can behold the historic landscape that drew the Native Americans of the Mississippian Culture to this location where they developed a high level of artistry and craftsmanship, built a ceremonial complex of ritual and burial mounds, hunted, farmed, fished, and controlled ...

What was the oldest prehistoric Indian civilization found in Georgia?

What was the oldest prehistoric Indian civilization found in Georgia? The Paleo Indians were the oldest found in both Georgia and on North America.

What is in an Indian mound?

Mounds could be built out of topsoil, packed clay, detritus from the cleaning of plazas, sea shells, freshwater mussel shells or fieldstones. All of the largest mounds were built out of packed clay.

What river goes thru Wetumpka?

About Wetumpka

Outdoor recreation revolves around the Coosa River, which runs through the historic downtown area.

Does the Etowah River flood?

Significant flooding occurs along the river in Canton. Boling Park behind the Cherokee County High School...the Cherokee County Fairgrounds and the Etowah River Greenway at Heritage Park are flooded with up to 7 feet of water. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep around the water treatment plant near Boling Park.

Is Dahlonega in the Blue Ridge Region?

The North Georgia region has an abundance of shopping opportunities, from fine art to flavorful treats. Downtown Blue Ridge and Dahlonega offer charming main streets with a delightful array of artists' wares, general stores and mountain country specialties.

Where do they stock trout in the Etowah River?

Upstream of Hightower Church Road (Lower Crossing), the Etowah & all its tributaries are seasonal trout streams that are open from the last Saturday in March through October 31st. The remainder of the river in Lumpkin County is open to fishing all year.

Do you need a fishing license to fish at Lake Allatoona?

Fishing Licenses and Regulations

A valid Georgia freshwater fishing license is required for anyone fishing the waters of Allatoona Lake.

Where can I fish in Cartersville GA?

The Best 10 Fishing in Cartersville, GA

• Orion Fishing Charters. 0.5 mi. Boating, Fishing, Boat Charters. ...
• Cooper's Furnace Park. 3.6 mi. ...
• Dellinger Park. 2.4 mi. ...
• Lake Acworth. 9.7 mi. ...
• Etowah Indian Mounds. 2.9 mi. ...
• Logan Farm Park. 9.7 mi. ...
• Euharlee Creek Outfitters. 8.1 mi. ...
• Red Top Mountain State Park. 9.9 mi.

Where is the clearest water in Georgia?

Heralded long ago as one of the most popular swimming holes in Georgia, Blue Hole Falls in Towns County easily tops our list for the clearest, most pristine water in Georgia.

Can you swim in Blue Hole falls GA?

A small observation deck overlooks the falls as they cascade into Blue Hole. Blue Hole reaches depths of more than ten feet, and is a common destination for swimmers, hikers, and campers during the summer months, when the creek temperature remains in the 40s Fahrenheit.

Can you swim at High Shoals falls?

The water in front of the falls is perfect for swimming, and you can climb to the top of the falls. There is more stream up there, but not much trail before you hit private property.

What happened to the Etowah Indians?

The most tangible of these remains in Bartow County are the famed Etowah Indian Mounds (Tumlin Mounds) to have been built by the Mississippian culture. The county was once dotted with a network of mounds; but because of erosion, farming, flooding, road construction and development, these mounds have disappeared.