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Like what you see when you visit the Etowah at Castleberry Bridge? Then please make a donation on the dionation page! 100% of all donations go towards expenses, improvements and the preserving the property at Castleberry Bridge for your use. Click on the donation / camping page on the left to make your donation that is easily affordable for you/ your family. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you there, G. We now offer camping . Call or email for details on where the camping area is. Go to the camping donation page for details.
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NOTE: PAGE INFO!!!
The top part of this page is information relating to Kayaking from Casselberry Bridge to RT 136. Also USGS water levels on the Etowah.
AT the lower part of this page are pictures of the flora that exist along the trail throughout the year.
Have a great time and thanks for using the barrels and bags and please "leaving nothing but your "Foot Prints" ". Thanks G
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Become part of our environmental community by picking up "one" piece of trash and telling "one" person about us. ( Our Movement ) That's all it takes for "YOU" to make a difference!
George Ferris, Founder of AAS. A clean environment is a healthy environment. Barrels, bags , trash removal, upkeep , benches, picnic tables, infant chairs all provided by AAS along with your donations. Every donation helps!
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Kayaking "from" the Etowah Castleberry Bridge to RT 136.. (RULE OF THUMB)...The cloudier and faster the water is moving the more dangerous it is. The slower and clearer the water the safer it is.
THE TUNNEL: CAUTION/DANGER!! Passing through the tunnel is always in question. This is dependent on the tunnel safety rules, your experience and the present water level and if any debris ( logs etc) has blocked part of the tunnel. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the tunnel safety rules below.
TUNNEL SAFETY RULES...What you must know!
(1) Stop before the tunnel and make sure you can see all the way through. You will be able to stand up at a safe water level. (2) One person/Kayak at a time all the way through. (3) Do not send the second person/ third...etc in until the previous person has gone through all the way and you can see the light at the other end. Helmet, head lamps are recommended highly. (4) It is difficult or sometimes imposable to paddle all the way through the tunnel because it becomes to narrow part way through. Turn your paddle parallel to your craft. (5) Do not touch the sides of the tunnel with your hands for this may turn you sideways resulting in you getting stuck sideways. Relax let the water guide your craft through. (6) If you are thrown from your craft lay back, chest up, and keep your feet out in front of you.(7) If you are able to see through the tunnel you will be able to stand up in the tunnel if you capsize. (8) If you choose not to go through the tunnel go to the right around it. USGS water info below!
NOTE: Be aware of the forecast for the day/afternoon that you are planing to go. Rain can cause the river level to rise quickly...keep this in mind. This is always a concern!
NOTE: Report from 8/14/2021 Report from Chris Hill,,,,
We shot the tunnel and it was amazing. We continued past 136 down to River Park but the river is blocked by huge piles of trees at 4 places. It made the end of the trip pretty miserable.
Maybe you can add a posting at your site that lets the few people that might try that to warn them of this.
Otherwise it was a great 7 hour trip down the river.
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| CLICK HERE FOR TODAY'S INFO ON WATER LEVELS, TEMPS ETC |
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Become part of our environmental community by picking up "one" piece of trash and telling "one" person about us. That's all it takes for "YOU" to make a difference!
George Ferris, Founder of AAS. A clean environment is a healthy environment.
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| AAS on the Etowah |
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I quote from Walt Disney. " We can't expect citizens to respect our parks unless we first show an unwavering commitment to make our parks something worth respecting" AAS is doing its best to achieve your respect by making an unwavering commitment to make our adopted area at Castleberry Bridge something worth respecting.
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This page is dedicated mostly to the Etowah River at Castleberry Bridge. After several months of cleanup ( march of 2017) and installing trash barrels and bags this particular area is one of the most natural and beautiful spots on the Etowah river. Many people visit to swim, fish , and kayak. The river bank flora is a marvel of wild flowers and plants and there is a verity of wildlife. The best time to see the wild rhododendron flowers is late June ,July. Other flowers are view from April through October. Hope you're enjoying your day!
NOTE: Please visit the lower part of this page to view our pictures taken throughout the year at our adopted river areas. Click on the middle aero for a slide show or click on the right or left arrow to view the pictures at your leisure, or you can click on the individual picture. Hoping you're having a great day!! G
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Kayaking "from" the Etowah Castleberry Bridge to RT 136.. (RULE OF THUMB)...The cloudier and faster the water is moving the more dangerous it is. The slower and clearer the water the safer it is.
NOTE: DANGER!!!!! Tree across river 100 yards past the bridge. Stay to your right to pass under it. Low clearance!! Picture below.
The Tunnel: CAUTION/danger!! Passing through the tunnel is always in question. This is dependent on the tunnel safety rules, your experience and the present water level. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the tunnel safety rules below.
TUNNEL SAFETY RULES...What you must know!
(1) Stop before the tunnel and make sure you can see all the way through. You will be able to stand up at a safe water level. (2) One person/Kayak at a time all the way through. (3) Do not send the second person/ third...etc in until the previous person has gone through all the way and you can see the light at the other end. Walkie talkies recommended to relay info from the first person through to the others following. (4) You can not paddle all the way through the tunnel because it becomes to narrow part way through. Turn your paddle parallel to your craft. (5) Do not touch the sides of the tunnel with your hands for this may turn you sideways resulting in you getting stuck sideways. Relax let the water guide your craft through. (6) If you are thrown from your craft lay back, chest up, and keep your feet out in front of you.(7) If you are able to see through the tunnel you will be able to stand up in the tunnel if you capsize. (8) If you choose not to go through the tunnel go to the right around it.
NOTE: "Kayaker's route reports" : WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!!! adoptashoreline@gmail.com or call 727-204 3932. No recent reports.
NOTE: Be aware of the forecast for the day/afternoon that you are planing to go. Rain can cause the river level to rise quickly...keep this in mind. This is always a concern!
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