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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot stretch of Cain Creek is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is     a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The wonderful Sequatchie/ Hamilton County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Cain Creek will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Cain Creek a rather wet site; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain   while October is frequently the driest month. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. If you're here at Cain Creek, checking out Big Bend is a must. At Cain Creek during the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Cain Creek temperatures drop to the 20's. If you want to stop at some exciting stuff, stop at Little Bend, and why not pop by Redbird Point also while you're here. 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 Paddler input for Cain Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cain Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: PIKEVILLE 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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)   Ski Areas Near Cain Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 122 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 134 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 137 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 153 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 196 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cain Creek: HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 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 Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga , 12 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cain Creek: Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Chattanooga, 15 miles away Racoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 16 miles away Raccoon 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