Recreational paddling - this is a beautiful stream whose banks are unfortunately becoming inundated with homes. The main put-in is on Lower Cartecay Rd., with 2 options for taking out: just below Blackberry (about a 2 - 2 ½ mile run) and to the DNR which adds quite a few river miles but has a relatively short shuttle. The Blackberry takeout has minimal to no parking so arrangements should be made with either Mountaintown Outdoor Expeditions (MOE's) or RiverRight (actually located on river left at the put-in) for a shuttle. MOE's and RiverRight also rent boats and/or have guide service available. MOE's: P.O. Box 86, Ellijay GA 30540 706/635-2524 or 706/635-2726, http://www.mountaintownoutdoorexpeditions.com/, RiverRight Outfitters: 2218 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536    706/273-7055

Address: Ellijay, GA

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 1 hour 30 minutes from Chattanooga

Map(s) and directions: For more detailed information go to American Whitewater's page at http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3418/

Activity type: Class II (III)