Tennessee whitewater - Bledsoe Creek, Sumner County

Sumner county, Ford west of Greenfield Road to Old Union Recreation Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5 miles
  The natural beauty of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Bledsoe Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Bledsoe Creek in Tennessee is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Bledsoe Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Ford west of Greenfield Road to Old Union Recreation Area stretch is the only one. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder
    to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Bledsoe Creek ordinarily gets a large
amount of precipitation; May is when you get the most rain here, and October is when it's the driest.
Through the summertime months at Bledsoe Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are usually in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Bledsoe Creek all through the winter frequently fall into the 20's.
 

Bledsoe Creek, Ford west of Greenfield Road to Old Union Recreation Area road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.45833
Longitude: -86.325

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.38861
Longitude: -86.34917

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Current weather conditions at Bledsoe Creek, Tennessee
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Local climate location: PORTLAND SEWAGE PLANT 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

GuestHouse Inn Gallatin, Gallatin
8 miles away
If you are traveling on business or just for fun, we will make time for you, so you will have time for family and friends. Small and Medium size pets are allowed at this property with an 25.00USD refu...

Best Value Sumner Inn And Suites - Gallatin/Nashville, Gallatin
8 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn of Gallatin, TN is a beautiful 2-story property in the heart of Sumner County featuring 2 Jacuzzi suites, executive kings , satellite TV with Showtime, Internet access and ...

Comfort Inn Gallatin, Gallatin
9 miles away
Centrally located near shopping, restaurants, and historic sites....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Nashville-Davidson—Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Bledsoe Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bledsoe Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Bledsoe Creek:
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 119 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 182 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 196 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bledsoe Creek:
GuestHouse Inn Gallatin, Gallatin , 8 miles away
Best Value Sumner Inn And Suites - Gallatin/Nashville, Gallatin , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Gallatin, Gallatin , 9 miles away
Jameson Inn Gallatin, Gallatin , 11 miles away
Quality Inn Lebanon, Lebanon , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bledsoe Creek:
Shady Cove Resort, Castalian Springs, 2 miles away
Ebaneezer Campground, Wilson County, 9 miles away
Countryside Resort, Lebanon, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Bledsoe Creek:
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave - KY , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Bledsoe Creek

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