It should be scouted. The surrounding terrain is well forested and attractive. The river's width varies from 25 to 40 feet at the GA 213 bridge to an average of 45 to 65 feet for most of its runnable length, then expands to 280 feet in spots as the Alcovy crashes down White and Factory shoals. Dangers, other than the rapids mentioned, are limited primarily to deadfalls. The current on the Alcovy is generally moderate, and the water color is usually a murky brown, which indicates a high concentration of dissolved clays.
Access is good throughout.
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