Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Toccoa River Trip Photos - July 14, 2012

Here's some photos from our trip down the Toccoa River last weekend.  The rains were heavy all week and gave us just enough flow to pull this trip off.  

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This is the put-in at Deep Hole Campground near Suches, GA.  It was only $3 to park here overnight.

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Aw crap - lost the drain plug to my boat.  Here's the duck tape job to keep the water out.  Phillip, Rob and I all got pinned against a tree and since I was the last in line - the river took me out first.  It also claimed my drain plug and fishing pole.   

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Here it is .. the famed Benton MacKaye Trail suspension bridge over the Toccoa River. The boys scout the rapids below before we kayak under it.

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First up for the big rapid is Pratt. Here he is below the Benton MacKaye Trail suspension bridge - getting one last look.

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Our campsite along the Toccoa River.   
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Kayaking the the Toccoa River in the Chattahoochee National Forest just past our campsite.  
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The Rooster got a soaking when we pulled out at Sandy Bottoms.  (Well actually - we all did).
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Kayaks loaded up at Sandy Bottoms and ready for the trip home.  

Benton MacKaye Trail Suspension Bridge Over The Toccoa River

Benton MacKaye Trail Suspension Bridge Over The Toccoa River

Here it is .. the famed Benton MacKaye Trail suspension bridge over the Toccoa River. The boys scout the rapids below before we kayak under it.

The Rain Cometh

The Rain Cometh

The Rooster enjoys the rain at the Sandy Bottom take-out for the Toccoa River.

Pratt Kayaks Under The Toccoa River Suspension Bridge

Pratt Kayaks Under The Toccoa River Suspension Bridge

First up is Pratt. Here he is taking on the Toccoa River as seen from the Benton MacKaye Trail suspension bridge.

Snyder Kayaks Under The Toccoa River Suspension Bridge

Snyder Kayaks Under The Toccoa River Suspension Bridge

Next up is Snyder.  Here he is taking on the Toccoa River as seen from the Benton MacKaye Trail suspension bridge.