Beautiful Day Hike

Nice trip to North Georgia and Alabama in the middle of Spring!  1500 miles driven, 57 miles of hiking and 21 miles of river kayaking, plus a Beatles Costume and Karaoke Birthday Party for the grand finale! The Toccoa River in North Georgia was the highlight of the trip.  Thanks to Courtney for discovering this jewel.  When the Dial gauge is 2.05', we'll be going back!  Other rivers/creeks kayaked included Cartecay, Flint, and Terrapin. Yours truly backstage getting his voice ready for the Beatles show!

Kayak trip near Piedmont, AL.

Land Trust of Northern Alabama preserve near Huntsville, AL. Home of beautiful rock formations, including Balance Rock. 

Easy kayak from Ryland Pike to Hwy 72. Water moving steady after recent rain. Near Huntsville, AL. 

Natural area near Hytop, AL. Recent rain!

Cool Springs overlook. State Park near Chatsworth, GA. 

… and portion of Georgia Pinhoti Trail. Chattahoochee National Forest, near Ellijay, GA. 

Class I whitewater kayak near Aska, GA. Toccoa becomes Ocoee at TN state line. 

Class II whitewater run from Lower Cartecay to Mulkey Road. Soaked! Near Ellijay, GA. 

Part of Rich Mountain WMA. Near Ellijay, GA. 

Sunrise at backcountry lodge, Chattahoochee National Forest. Adjacent to Amicalola Falls State Park. 

State Park, near Dawsonville, GA. 

Horse and hiking trails, near Waleska, GA.