Tennessee whitewater - Big Brush Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Sequatchie County

Sequatchie county, Bridge on FS road off Highway 8/111 to Highway 127 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V+     8.5 miles
  The Bridge on FS road off Highway 8/111 to Highway 127 stretch of Big Brush Creek is 8.5 miles long and is a class III-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Chattanooga, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get
    to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Sequatchie County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Big Brush Creek are pretty good. The beauty
of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Bridge on FS road off Highway 8/111 to Highway 127 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Big Brush Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer months highs here at Big Brush Creek reach the
 
80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Big Brush Creek. The high level of precipitation makes Big Brush Creek a quite wet place; the month with most of the rain is March; October meanwhile is the driest month.

Big Brush Creek, Bridge on FS road off Highway 8/111 to Highway 127 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V+
Length: 8.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.52916
Longitude: -85.42167

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.40679
Longitude: -85.36831

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Current weather conditions at Big Brush Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MC MINNVILLE 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson
21 miles away
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Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga
22 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson
22 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Brush Creek.
 Whitewater Near Big Brush Creek:
Little Brush Creek, Sequatchie County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (To Route 111 right past Dunlap)
Woodcock Creek, Sequatchie County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Woodcock Gulf to Daus)
Savage Creek, Grundy County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.7 miles long (Savage Gulf)
Cain Creek, Van Buren County , 13 miles away, Class II-V+ - 8 miles long (Fall Creek Falls State Park to Highway 30)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run)
Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot)
Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot)
Coal Bank, Sequatchie County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge)
Big Possum Creek, Bledsoe County , 15 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell)
South Suck Creek, Marion County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Pipeline to Suck Confluence)
 Hotels Near Big Brush Creek:
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson , 22 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Chattanooga North at Hwy 153, Hixson , 22 miles away
Hampton Inn Chattanooga Hixson, Hixson , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Brush Creek:
Spencer Cove RV Park, Spencer, 15 miles away
Mountain Glen RV Park, Pikeville, 16 miles away
Winding Creek Mountain Resort, Spencer, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Brush Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 37 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 61 miles away

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