The Augusta Canal helped usher the Industrial Revolution into the American South. Built in 1845 as a source of power, water, and transportation, the canal today is the only fully intact American industrial canal in continuous operation. By 1847 the first mills opened, followed by the massive Civil War era Confederate Powder Works and many more industries in the later decades of the 19th century.
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Built in 1845, the Augusta Canal is a Class I trail that offers kayakers a chance to observe several of the remaining 19th century historic sites along the way.
The first level of the Augusta Canal is 7.5 miles of moving flatwater with some current, and is perfect for beginners! And it ends right in downtown Augusta.
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Augusta Canal
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- Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Good for boating, cycling, and 3 more activities.
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