Muckalee-Kinchafoonee Creek Adventure

It may be winter in Nort h Georgia, but in early March, spring will be creeping forward in Southwest Georgia as we venture on these newly formed water trails on uniquely n amed Flint River tributaries near Albany. Kinchafoonee is believed to be a Creek Indian word meaning "mortar nutshells" while Indian Agent Benjamin Hawkins recorded the meaning of Muckalee as "pours on me." Together they f orm the Muckafoonee which empties into the Flint River just upstream of Al bany. On March 1 we'll tackle 10 miles of the Kinchafoonee and on March 2 will venture on six miles of the Muckalee. Participants will provide their own accommodations and meals. Campsites are available at Chehaw Park. Lod ging accommodations are available in nearby Albany. Registration fees incl ude guide services and maps, shuttles services and educational programs. Rental kayaks may be reserved during registration. Registration opens Dec. 28 at 8 a.m..

Skill Level Required: This is a flatwater paddle suitable for beginners and novices.

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Scholarship Program

Georgia Rivers recognizes that the cost of registration and access to bo ats, gear and equipment are often barriers for many to join our trips. Through funding from our many supporters and sponsors, we are offering scholarships that provide full and partial complimentary registrations for qua lifying individuals. Priority is given to women, people of color, recent immigrants to the U.S. and low income individuals and families. Applicati ons for scholarships for this adventure must be submitted by Feb. 14, 2025.

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Trip Leader

Joe Cook serves as Georgia Rivers' Paddle Georgia Coordinator and Guidebook author . He has been leading Georgia Rivers trips since 2005 and during that time has paddled thousands of miles on Georgia's rivers and authored seven Riv er User's Guides.

Map of Paddle Routes on Muckalee and Kincha foonee Creeks.