Two great scenic
Canoe & Kayak Trip.
We are OPEN for Chestatee Trips in March on Saturday and Sunday only
Find your next outdoor adventure on any of our river trips.
Beautiful scenery and gentle rapids await you at Appalachian Outfitters.
Request a reservation today.
CHESTATEE
MOST POPULAR, GENTLE RAPIDS, BIG BEND BEACH
DAWSON FOREST
OUR LONGEST AND MOST REMOTE TRIP
BOAT OPTIONS
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Chestatee River Trip
Float along the river’s quiet beauty as a pleasant getaway from everyday life. The trip downstream from our outpost is the most popular, especially for first-time paddlers and kayakers, families, and large groups. There are several exciting, yet gentle rapids, great scenery, and good fishing – truly something for everyone. Make your reservation today and be one step closer to your outdoor adventure.
Trips depart from the Dahlonega Outpost
Walk-ins are welcome on this trip. However, on summer weekends and holidays, we recommend making a reservation several days in advance.
Distance
Trip Time
Difficulty
AVERAGE OF 2 1/2 HOURS
BEGINNER (CLASS 1)
Minimum Age
One Person Boat
Two Person Boat
Three Person Boat
Personal Boat Shuttle
Trips Start Between
6 MILES
5 YEARS OLD
$30.00 EACH
$50.00 EACH
$55.00 EACH
$10.00 PER VEHICLE
9 AM TO 3 PM
Dawson Forest River Trip
If you’re looking to spend the day paddling a quiet river, then this is the trip for you. Our longest and most remote river trip, this section of the Etowah is an excellent choice for even first-time paddlers. Available to groups of 4 or more, this trip offers the chance to experience one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the world as it wanders through the 10,000-acre, Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area.
Distance
Trip Time
Difficulty
Minimum Age
One Person Boat
Two Person Boat
Personal Shuttle
Trip Times
9 MILES
AVERAGE OF 4 HOURS
BEGINNER (CLASS 1)
5 YEARS OLD
$45.00 EACH
$65.00 EACH
$20.00 PER PERSON
BY RESERVATION ONLY CALL 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
10 AM & 12 PM
Trips depart from the Dawson Forest Outpost
This trip is only run by reservation, so it is very important to call a 24 hours in advance and set up your trip.
