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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're coming from Harriman it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river
for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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. This stretch of Cumberland River - Big South Fork is 10.2
miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near Cumberland River - Big South Fork. The wonderful Scott County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: So many enjoyable things to do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, too wonderful
to be true. It's always good to stop by Rions Eddy, and don't leave Cumberland River - Big South Fork without first paying a visit to O and W Rapids. At Cumberland River - Big South Fork throughout the summertime highs are in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures
are in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Cumberland River - Big South Fork temperatures plunge to the 20's. This is such a wonderful river. The Narrows is a glorious place to stop at while in the vicinity,
and since you're here you must check out Jakes Hole. Cumberland River - Big South Fork is a rather wet place regularly with a lot of rain; most of the rain falls all through March; the driest month of the year is October.
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