Comments on: Where To Go For Local H20

By: mcmillend

mcmillend — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:13:45 +0000

(was behind on the blog, and didn’t see this thread until now)
Tons of locations in north Georgia for fresh water, just 1-2 hrs away.
I totally agree with comment about Cloudland Canyon. Vogel, Unicoi, Fort Mountain, and Black Rock Mountain State Parks also have lakes (some man-made). For flowing water, there are literally 100+ waterfalls and their streams in north Georgia accessible in the National Forest (and State Parks). Not to be doing much self-pimping, but if you need ideas of where to go in north Georgia I have 200+ photos I’ve taken up there (mostly but not exclusively waterfalls) on my Flickr set (many of which are geo-tagged for location):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcmillend/sets/72157594235152063/

By: mcmillend

mcmillend — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:05:57 +0000

(sorry didn’t see this thread immediately). In terms of accessing the Emory park, it is accessed best from Clifton, just north of the railroad that goes under Clifton, south of Houston Mill. Parking can be challenging, especially during work days. During weekends (and evenings), many of the Emory parking decks (but not all) are open without fee, but you have to look for which ones. I usually park at one close to it and walk the 5 minutes to the entrance of the park.

By: MiLO

MiLO — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:18:03 +0000

I took my kayak to Black Shoals Lake yesterday (http://www.rockdalecounty.org/main.cfm?id=3363). It was my first time, after stumbling across it a few weeks ago. It’s a beautiful lake/reservoir for boating and the pier is quaint. There are trails to take you around the water. Unfortunately, swimming is not allowed. The cost of admission is $5/person for non-Rockdale residents and an additional $5/boat. Still, for the beauty and low traffic the cost seemed adequate.

Another spot is Yellow River. It’s great for picnics and just lounging.

By: toml

toml — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:55:06 +0000

1) The lake at Stone Mountain Park. Drop in your rowboat or kayak. Take a picnic. Check summer schedule regarding times when private craft are allowed on the water.

2) The Chattahoochee River. This National Park is a treasure. Shoot The ‘Hootch! (Not after a heavy rain, though…)

3) Peavine Creek…at the end of my street (and yours, too, probably). Crawfish.

By: runswithdogs

runswithdogs — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:53:41 +0000

I like the area along the Chattahoochee between Powers Ferry and Cobb parkway. In my opinion, this is the nicest, easily accessible water around. There are two parking areas, but because it’s part of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, there’s a small fee. The hiking trails and water are fairly scenic for a city and you really can forget you’re in said city. This is the southern end of the area that Cleon paddles through.

Those who grew up here will remember that that the jumping rock is there. When the water is low-ish, you can walk out on the rocks — many are big enough for a picnic. There’s also a “beach” on the southside. You’ll see rafters, kids, dogs and yet it remains pretty peaceful.