Tennessee whitewater - Little River, Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier County Sevier county, Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2.2 miles   The starting point is not too far from Sevierville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway section of Little River is 2.2 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks.     Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Little River have people coming here. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: This river is a wonderful place   to visit. The high level of rain makes Little River a reasonably wet location; through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Little River, and the night is a tad chillier of course, usually in the 60's. All through the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's; overnight lows at Little River during the wintertime typically sink into the 20's. If you crave a little side visit, try Coon Hollow, and Ober Gatlinburg is a magnificent local ski area. Be careful coming to the Great Smoky Mountains, you might not ever wanna return back home again. On a fine day at Little River you can take a hike along the Sugarland Mountain Trail, and the Jakes Creek Trail is a pleasant hiking trail close by. Little River, Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 2.2 miles Average Gradient: 150 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.59489 Longitude: -83.515 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.65359 Longitude: -83.5806 Paddler input for Little River, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little River, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg 5 miles away Westgate Smoky Mountains is a family-oriented resort built on 70 acres. It is a rustic mountain retreat designed for enjoying the beauty of the mountains. Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort is located a... Family Inns Of America (Suites), Gatlinburg 5 miles away All or our 53 rooms have a Microwave, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, and Hair Dryer. Nineteen of our rooms are Presidential Suites. These have 1 or 2 King sized beds, 5 x 5 Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, Mini Kitchen... Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg 5 miles away Centrally located, this Red Roof Inn is next door to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and 5 miles from Dollywood. This location is convenient to restaurants, attractions, shopping and the troll...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Little River, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little River, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Sevierville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sevierville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Little River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little River.   Whitewater Near Little River: Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg) Little River, Sevier/Blount County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) Road Prong, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence) Upper Road Prong, Sevier County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge) Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge) Lynn Camp Prong, Blount County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to confluence with Thunderhead Prong)   Ski Areas Near Little River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 4 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 39 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 365 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 195 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little River: Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Family Inns Of America (Suites), Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Guesthouse Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Grand Prix Motel Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little River: Chimneys Campground, Sevier County, 4 miles away Dudley Creek Travel Trailer Park, Gatlinburg, 6 miles away Twin Creek Campground, Gatlinburg, 7 miles away   Trails Near Little River: Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 2 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 3 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Little River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 5 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 68 miles away