Located in northeast Georgia, 23 miles from
Athens on Ga. Hwy 281, the scenic
Broad River has 70 miles of continuous
navigable water. Most of this free flowing river is mild with no rapids.
One section has exciting but easy Class II rapids, suitable for beginners
yet fun for the more advanced paddler. The Broad has "the Waterfall"; an
avoidable 5 ft drop which is a definite "cheap thrill." The 6.5 mile
section -The Broad- contains 7 shoals, each with individual ledges and
sloughs.
The river starts in the National Forest on
the eastern slope of the Appalachian Mountains and ends at U.S. Corps of
Engineer's Anthony Shoals, a mile long class II rapid with many endangered
species of flora and Fauna. These federally protected areas contains
historic and prehistoric sites. Mild and Scenic sections with beautiful
views and vista's of high bluffs, cliffs and of hardwood forest and
wildflowers describe the bulk of the river. Most are suitable for day trips
or for camping trips of up to 4 days.
