Tennessee whitewater - Little River, Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier/Blount County

Sevier/Blount county, Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7 miles
  The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Little River make the trip here worthwhile. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The starting point is not too far from Sevierville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks section of Little River in Tennessee is 7 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater
    according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch has has enough mileage,
suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
Having a delightful time in the Great Smoky Mountains is trouble-free.
 
Going for a hike along the Jakes Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood, and Ober Gatlinburg is a very popular ski area in the neighborhood. All through the days of summer here at Little River, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Little River tend to be in the 20's.
This river is so good. Have a great hiking adventure along the Laurel Falls Trail. Laurel Falls is a lovely location to visit while you're at Little River, and Cherry Gap is also a delightful place to look at. A great deal of rain falls at Little River; the month with most of the rain is March; October is when it's the driest.

Little River, Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.65
Longitude: -83.56334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.6735
Longitude: -83.6587

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Current weather conditions at Little River, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Summit of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg
5 miles away
Conveniently located only 15 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, this professionally managed resort offers the amenities and comforts of home to discerning tra...

Smoky Getaways, Sevierville
6 miles away
Welcome to Smoky Getaways Cabin Rentals, the number one provider of luxury cabin rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains. We are centrally located between Pigeon Forge, TN and Townsend, TN, and our on...

Family Inns Of America (Suites), Gatlinburg
6 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little River.
 Whitewater Near Little River:
Lynn Camp Prong, Blount County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to confluence with Thunderhead Prong)
Little River, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway)
Little River - Middle Prong, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute)
Thunderhead Prong, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong)
Little River, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Sinks to Elbow)
Cove Creek, Sevier County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades)
Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg)
Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge)
Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook)
Little River - West Prong, Blount County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Confluence with Laurel Creek to West Prong of Little River)
 Ski Areas Near Little River:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 4 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 36 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 42 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 123 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 124 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 126 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 138 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 194 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little River:
Summit of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away
Smoky Getaways, Sevierville , 6 miles away
Family Inns Of America (Suites), Gatlinburg , 6 miles away
Guesthouse Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away
Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little River:
Wonderland Rv Park, Sevierville, 4 miles away
Smoker Holler RV Resort, Sevierville, 5 miles away
Lil Ponderosa Campground, Pigeon Forge, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Little River:
Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 2 miles away
Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 2 miles away
Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 3 miles away
Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away
Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Little River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Little River

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