Tennessee whitewater - Abrams Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Blount County
Blount
county,
Cades Cove to US Route 127 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 18 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There's camping available near Abrams Creek. Abrams Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Cades Cove to US Route 127 section is the only one. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The starting location is a short
drive from Knoxville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. This stretch of Abrams Creek is 18 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.
Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Abrams Creek a wet place; the wettest month of the year is typically March, that's the one that rains the most
while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Abrams Creek, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in
the 20's to Abrams Creek. A great spot to explore right next door to Abrams Creek is Flint Gap; hiking is a popular thing to do around Abrams Creek; Hannah Mountain Trail is a great local trail. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains. The Little Bottoms Trail offers hiking at its best.
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