Tennessee whitewater - Cain Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County

Sequatchie/ Hamilton county, Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     6 miles
  The Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot stretch of Cain Creek is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The nature scenery of Sequatchie/ Hamilton County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often tougher
    than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Chattanooga.
Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months highs here at Cain Creek get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun
 
is down through the wintertime temperatures at Cain Creek descend into the 20's. Little Bend is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Cain Creek, and Redbird Point is very near and is a pleasant place to stop by.
Cain Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest of the months is October. Yep, outdoors exciting stuff truly is plentiful here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. A cool spot to stop by in the neighborhood of Cain Creek is Big Bend.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.29666
Longitude: -85.34751

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.22305
Longitude: -85.22529

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Current weather conditions at Cain Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: PIKEVILLE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson
8 miles away
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Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga
8 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson
8 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cain Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cain Creek:
Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy)
Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27)
Coal Bank, Sequatchie County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run)
Soddy Creek, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.6 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Jones Gap Road)
Deep Creek, Hamilton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Mowbray to Soddy)
Little Soddy Creek, Hamilton County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.6 miles long (Hotwater Road to Back Valley Road)
Big Possum Creek, Bledsoe County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell)
 Hotels Near Cain Creek:
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson , 8 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Chattanooga North at Hwy 153, Hixson , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Chattanooga Hixson, Hixson , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cain Creek:
Lookout Valley RV Park, Chattanooga, 12 miles away
Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Chattanooga, 15 miles away
Racoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Cain Creek:
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Hardy Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 16 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Cain Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 35 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 54 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cain Creek:
Montlake Golf & Country Club, Soddy Daisy , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Cain Creek

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