Tennessee whitewater - Crooked Fork Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Morgan County
Morgan
county,
US 27 to Potter's Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 2 miles
This stretch of Crooked Fork Creek in Morgan County is 2 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Harriman, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average Tennessee whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Since you're on this site you
are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The
Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is wonderful. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the US 27 to Potter's Falls section is one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Crooked Fork Creek all through the summer are in the 80's; the night is a tad colder of course, ordinarily
in the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the 40's with temperatures at Crooked Fork Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Looking for a pleasant journey? Obed Wild & Scenic River is relatively right next door to Crooked Fork Creek. Crooked Fork Creek gets lots of water; March is the wettest month with most rain while October is regularly the driest month.
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