One
of the legacies of the 1996 Summer Olympics,
the Ocoee Whitewater Center was the location
of the Canoe, Kayak and Slalom events. Located
on Hwy. 64 north of McCaysville, the center
was built by the U.S. Forest Service.
Normally, whitewater adventure runs from June to September, when releases
from Lake Blue Ridge dam increase the flow of the water on the Toccoa/Ocoee
River (the Toccoa River becomes the Ocoee River at the Tennessee State
Line). Rafters, canoers and kayakers all journey to the center located
in the Ocoee River Gorge to enjoy the whitewater.
In addition to whitewater sports, the center has a
one-mile hiking trail which crosses a 330 foot suspension bridge and
circles the center.
The trail is entirely accessible for those who are physically challenged.
There are an additional 20 miles of trails for hikers and mountain
bikers, including the Bear Paw Trail and the Chestnut Mountain Trail,
both of which are loops. A recent addition, the Thunder Rock Express,
has received a lot of positive comments from bikers.
The Old Copper Road Historic Trail allows hikers and bikers an easier
paced adventure along the restored path that was used to transport
copper by wagon from Ducktown to Cleveland before the arrival of the
railroad from Blue Ridge.
Even if you don't want to play in the whitewater, hike or bike, scenic
U. S. Highway 64 through the gorge offers many photographic opportunities
and there are swimming holes, picnic areas, a native garden,
gift shop and much more. (423) 496-5197
Directions to The Ocoee Whitewater Center: From
Atlanta, take Interstate 75 north to I-575. Continue north on I-575
to GA 515, the Georgia Mountain Parkway. In Blue Ridge, take GA 5 north
to McCaysville, then turn left on Tennessee Highway 68. In Ducktown,
take U. S. 64 west to the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the left.
*The above information is from the Fannin
County Chamber of Commerce website. Be
sure to visit their site for more detailed
information.
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