JUNE 28, 2025
Lower Etowah River Day Paddle
Euharlee, GA
Join the Georgia Conservancy on June 28 for a day paddle on the beautiful Lower Etowah River. Beginning in the town of Euharlee, located between Rome and Cartersville, the 10-mile paddle is perfect for a relaxing summertime exploration of North Georgia’s Etowah River.
Paddlers will meet at Osborne Park in Euharlee at 9 AM to begin a shuttle to 411 for any vehicles transporting their own boats*. Getting on the water at Osborne Park at 10 AM, our 10-mile paddle will take roughly 4 hours to complete, with many opportunities to rest, eat, and cool off in the river, before ending at the U.S. 411 Boat Landing.
When: June 28, 2025 / 9 AM - 3 PMish
Where: Etowah River / Hardin Bridge Boat Ramp / Euharlee, GA / Click here for map coordinates
Section Description via Etowah River User’s Guide:
“This section may be the most scenic and popular paddle on the Etowah River in Bartow County. The paddle crosses no less than six Native American fish weirs and winds beneath riverside bluffs. The highlight is a .2 mile rock garden followed by a series of islands and shoals. With many places to stop and play, this is a favorite paddle for families. Some residential development encroaches on the river in places, but the river maintains a rural feel. Obstacles are limited to Native American fish weirs and small shoals do not exceed Class 1 in difficulty.”
*For our paddling trips, we facilitate a shuttle for all participants. We ensure that the majority of boat-carrying vehicles are waiting at the takeout, ready for participants when they get off the water. Details will be explained during our pre-trip emails, and plenty of shuttle instruction is provided in the field. We never leave anyone behind!
Join us on a Georgia Conservancy Stewardship Trip to learn more about important location-specific conservation issues, as well as statewide advocacy opportunities. Our goal is simple: Create a connection between some of Georgia’s most precious places and the people needed to protect them.
TRIP PRICE/OPTIONS
Day Paddle ($ TBD) - Registration for a day on the Etowah with the Georgia Conservancy. Does not include boat rental, please see boat rental options below.
Recommended Experience Levels: Novice
*DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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*Registration date TBD
The Lower Etowah River Paddle is one of our Heartland Rivers of Georgia Paddle Series trips featuring camping, day paddling, weekend paddling, and stewardship on rivers in Georgia. The series brings to light conservation efforts, economic development and recreational opportunities on Georgia’s Heartland Rivers, including the Broad, Etowah, Flint, Ochlockonee, Oconee, Ocmulgee, Ogeechee, Chattahoochee, Altamaha, Satilla, Savannah and Yellow rivers, as well as Spring Creek near Bainbridge.
Learn more about the Georgia Conservancy's Stewardship Trips Program
If you have any questions about our Stewardship Trips Program or about any upcoming trip, please contact Georgia Conservancy Stewardship Trips Director Clark Harrison at charrison@gaconservancy.org.
