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Tennessee whitewater - Big Sewee River, Meigs County
Meigs
county,
Highway 58 bridge to Decatur-Watts Bar Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I(II) 4 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Highway 58 bridge to Decatur-Watts Bar Road section of Big Sewee River in Tennessee is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the cool fresh |
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water beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can
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Briefly about the general area:
Big Sewee River is a wet spot that gets a good deal of rainfall; March is the wettest month with most rain while October is typically the driest month.
All through the long summer days here at Big Sewee River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Big Sewee River are in the 20's. | |
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I(II)
Length:
4
miles
Average Gradient: 5 fpm
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Paddler input for Big Sewee River, Tennessee:
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Current weather conditions at Big Sewee River, Tennessee
Local climate location: CROSSVILLE FAA AP 11 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Best Western Dayton, Dayton
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7 miles away
***As of November 15th, 2009 our heated indoor pool will be closed until February 15th, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.*** Stay at this Dayton, Tennessee hotel surrounded by ...
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Americas Best Value Inn-Dayton, Dayton
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7 miles away
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Dayton, TN. We are located in historic Dayton *Scopes Monkey Trial was held here* in the Tennessee Valley, and minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Our Inn feat...
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Scottish Inns & Suites Dayton, Dayton
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9 miles away
Scottish Inn and Suites Dayton is located in the home of Scopes Trial, Bryan College, N A C A Fort Bluff Camp,FREE HIGHSPEED INTERNET, FREE CONT B/FAST , and only 5 miles from Tennessee River. We have...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Athens, Tennessee
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Athens, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Big Sewee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Best Western Dayton, Dayton
, 7 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn-Dayton, Dayton
, 7 miles away |
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Scottish Inns & Suites Dayton, Dayton
, 9 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Dayton, Dayton
, 10 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Hotel Spring City, Spring City
, 14 miles away |
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