West Chickamauga Creek Adventure – August 23

Join us for a 10-mile day trip on West Chickamauga Creek as it winds through Walker and Catoosa counties in far northwest Georgia before entering Tennessee and joining South Chickamauga Creek. Flowing through a suburban landscape, it nevertheless retains a wild feel as it flows north toward Chattanooga and the Tennessee River.

It is another stream that is at risk of being closed to the public if the Georgia General Assembly adopts a narrow view of where the public has a right to float on Georgia’s streams.

Communities along the creek including Chickamauga and Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia and East Ridge, Tennessee have worked cooperatively to establish the West Chickamauga Creek Water Trail with multiple developed public access points connecting more than 20 miles of the creek. Expect an intimate, winding creek with moving water and occasional Class I shoals. Registration fees include guide services and maps and shuttle services. Rental boats can be reserved during registration.

Skill Level Required: This is a flatwater paddle with some Class I shoals. Some experience kayaking or canoeing is recommended.

August 23, 2025 – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

TRIP LEADERS

Paddle Georgia Coordinator Joe Cook has been leading Georgia Rivers’ trips since 2005. He’s traveled thousands of miles on Georgia rivers and has authored seven River User’s Guides since 2012.

Lesford Duncan is a Georgia Rivers volunteer, American Canoe Association certified kayaking instructor, and Executive Director of the Outdoor Foundation.

Lisa George is American Canoe Association certified kayaking instructor, Georgia Rivers volunteer, Mental Health Advocate, Water Safety Champion, and Volunteer Senior Admin. for the Georgia Chapter of Black Women Who which empowers, educates, and inspires women of color to venture into outdoor environments.

West Chickamauga Creek Adventure Route: