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 Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks section of Little River is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The wonderful Sevier/Blount County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The put-in is not too far from Sevierville, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Lodging is available     near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. The Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: At this river you will never have a bad time. A tour to Laurel Falls will fill your spirit with delightful feelings. All the water falling down from the sky makes Little River a wet   place; most of the rain falls during March, and October is the month with the least moisture. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Great Smoky Mountains. The slopes of Ober Gatlinburg are so inviting noone can resist; if you're here you can take a hike along the Laurel Falls Trail. Cherry Gap is in close proximity to Little River and is a glorious place, and if the weather is pleasant, you can go for a hike along the Jakes Creek Trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Little River. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Little River. 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 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 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... Chalet Village, Gatlinburg 6 miles away Chalet Village can help you find a cozy honeymoon cottage a large luxury cabin for a reunion or corporate retreat or just a comfortable place for the family to relax. Chalet Village properties have al... Laurel Point Resort by EVRentals, Gatlinburg 6 miles away This professionally managed resort, brought to you by Endless Vacation Rentals, features an indoor pool, exercise room, whirlpools, and saunas onsite. For winter skiing, the Ober Gatlinburg ski area i...   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: 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 Ridge, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little River: Summit of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Chalet Village, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Laurel Point Resort by EVRentals, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Smoky Getaways, Sevierville , 6 miles away Family Inns Of America (Suites), 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