Tennessee whitewater - Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Scott County

Scott county, Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     10.2 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Harriman, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford stretch of Cumberland River - Big South Fork in Scott County is 10.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not
    make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the cool fresh
water have people coming here. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford stretch is just one of many. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around  
here.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Cumberland River - Big South Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and the nighttime is slightly chillier of course, commonly in the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Cumberland River - Big South Fork. A short tour to Rions Eddy is always worthwhile; you simply ought to explore The Narrows if you're here at Cumberland River - Big South Fork.
There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. You are close to Jakes Hole since you're here at Cumberland River - Big South Fork, and O and W Rapids is a beautiful place to stop by while you're at Cumberland River - Big South Fork. Cumberland River - Big South Fork ordinarily gets a good deal of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily March, that's the one that rains the most; October meanwhile is the driest month. At this river you will always have a good time.

Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 10.2 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.38777
Longitude: -84.63528

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.47916
Longitude: -84.66723

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Current weather conditions at Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MONTICELLO 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City
21 miles away
The Best Western South Fork Inn is conveniently located just off Highway 27. Our three-story hotel features 55 interior rooms, including, suites, family suites, and JacuzziŽ rooms. All rooms include i...

Holiday Inn Express Monticello, Ky, Monticello
27 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Monticello is a Quality Excellence Award winning hotel 6 consecutive years, making it one of Lake Cumberland's finest hotels. The hotel features a free hot breakfast buffet daily, ...

Comfort Inn Pioneer, Pioneer
28 miles away
Nestled in the peaceful Cumberland Mountains, off Interstate 75, just minutes from the Kentucky border. Enjoy more than 1500 antiques and pictures of local and national history placed throughout the h...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harriman, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Cumberland River - Big South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River - Big South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork:
Pine Creek, Scott County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford)
North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford)
Clear Fork, Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge)
New River, Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River)
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River)
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott County , 5 miles away, Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge)
Clear Fork, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge)
Clear Fork - North Prong, Morgan Fentress County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge)
Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 16 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland)
 Ski Areas Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 121 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 150 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 152 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 174 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 178 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 192 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 194 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork:
Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Monticello, Ky, Monticello , 27 miles away
Comfort Inn Pioneer, Pioneer , 28 miles away
Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 29 miles away
Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork:
Bandy Creek Campground, Scott County, 4 miles away
Big South Fork Lodge Campground and Motel, Jamestown, 7 miles away
Charit Creek Campground, Scott County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork:
Racoon Loop, McCreary County , 12 miles away
Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away
Island Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away
Ladder Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away
Ridge Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 10 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 21 miles away
 Lakes Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork

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