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MAPS: Hayesville, Peachtree (USGS); Clay, Cherokee (County)

class: I–II

length: 11.5 mi.

time: 2.5 hrs.

gauge: Visual

level: n/a

permits: No

gradient: 11

scenery: A–B

RECREATION AREA ON CLAY CR 1140 (MEYERS CHAPEL ROAD) TO CLAY CR 1302 BRIDGE

DESCRIPTION: There is some fairly heavy water at the shoals about 0.5 miles below the mouth of Fires Creek. This spot can swamp the unwary paddler quite easily. At lower levels there are many rock and boulder gardens throughout the stretch. The trip can be extended 1.5 miles by continuing on CR 1140 south to CR 1146, putting in at Barnard Bridge below the dam.

SHUTTLE: Take US 64 east from Hayesville and turn right into the recreation area on CR 1140. The takeout is reached by going west on US 64 from Hayesville and turning right on CR 1302 to the bridge.

GAUGE: None. The TVA plant at Lake Chatuge is generally in operation throughout the week, and under certain conditions runs on weekends. It is easy to see if there are no mud flats along the river. The operation schedule is not known until after 8 p.m. the night before. Call (800) 238-2264 after that time. The paddling times given on both sections are estimates and apply when power is being generated. When it is not, add at least 2.5 hours to section A and 1.5 hours to section B.