Tennessee whitewater - Little Fiery Gizzard Creek, Grundy County

Grundy county, Into Big Fiery Gizzard Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     0.85 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Tullahoma, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This is a very short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have
    to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful Grundy County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is one of a small number of paddling
sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer at Little Fiery Gizzard Creek highs are commonly in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Little Fiery Gizzard Creek temperatures sink to the 20's.
A brilliant forest near Little Fiery Gizzard
 
Creek is Grundy State Forest; Black Bottom is something you shouldn't miss if you're here. Little Fiery Gizzard Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of precipitation; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is June.

Little Fiery Gizzard Creek, Into Big Fiery Gizzard Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 0.85 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.25249
Longitude: -85.74321

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.2499
Longitude: -85.75421

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Current weather conditions at Little Fiery Gizzard Creek, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Monteagle, Monteagle
7 miles away
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Best Western Smokehouse Lodge, Monteagle
7 miles away
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Americas Best Value Inn/Kimball, Kimball
13 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Tullahoma, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Little Fiery Gizzard Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek:
Big Fiery Gizzard Creek, Grundy/ Marion County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Tracy City section)
Little Sequatchie, Marion County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Indian Creek to Sequatchie River)
Savage Creek, Grundy County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.7 miles long (Savage Gulf)
Warren Creek, Dade County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake)
Woodcock Creek, Sequatchie County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Woodcock Gulf to Daus)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
Cole City Creek, Dade County , 22 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River)
Lively Creek, De Kalb County , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek)
Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County , 22 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville)
South Suck Creek, Marion County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Pipeline to Suck Confluence)
 Hotels Near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek:
Days Inn Monteagle, Monteagle , 7 miles away
Best Western Smokehouse Lodge, Monteagle , 7 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Kimball, Kimball , 13 miles away
Super 8 Kimball, Kimball , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek:
Laurel Trails Campground, Monteagle, 6 miles away
South Cumberland RV Park, Monteagle, 6 miles away
Kimball Campground, Jasper, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek:
River Mont Cave Historical Trail, Jackson County , 16 miles away
Winding Stairs, Franklin County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 18 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 45 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Fiery Gizzard Creek

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