Carter
county,
Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 5.7 miles
This section of Doe River in Carter County is 5.7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Johnson City, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being
out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge section is just one of them. The scenic beauty of Carter County and the beautiful way the water
current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Doe River are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: At Doe River all through the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's
while the cold winter nights at Doe River are in the 20's. Pardee Point is something you shouldn't miss since you're here at Doe River, and Dearden Fill Hollow is also a great location to explore. This river has so much to offer. Going for a hike on the Stone Mountain Trail
is always a brilliant adventure. There are pleasant places to look at along the Pond Mountain Trail; a cool spot to pop by is Flagpole Point. Doe River gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most; October is when it's the driest.
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