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Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 4.6 miles
The starting point is not too far from Johnson City, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This river system
is full of great paddling stretches, the Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road stretch is just one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near Doe River. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon.
Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Doe River is a reasonably common place; the month with most of the rain is July while October is usually the driest month. You might want to pay a visit to Johnson Hollow since you're here at Doe River, and if you're here you can take a hike
along the Laurel Fork Trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Doe River with nighttime lows in the 60's. Through the wintertime highs are usually in the 40's while Doe River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's.
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