Tennessee whitewater - Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier County Sevier county, Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     1.5 miles   This section of Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong in Sevier County is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Sevierville, as you can see on the road map further down. This river     system is full of great paddling stretches, the Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence stretch is just one of them. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong sees pretty high levels of precipitation; March is when you get the most rain here, and October   on the other hand is the driest. At Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 60's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong through the winter frequently plunge into the 20's. Cat Stairs is an out of the ordinary spot to pop by while at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong. Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 240 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.70389 Longitude: -83.36461 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7131 Longitude: -83.3826 Paddler input for Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: SEVIERVILLE 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg 3 miles away Winding through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, discover the Gary Player par 72 golf course at Bent Creek Golf Village. This three-time Masters and British Open winner designed what one ma... Deer Ridge Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg 4 miles away The Village of Cobbly and Deer Ridge Mountain Resort offer a laid back atmosphere which the Smoky Mountains are known for. Located on the Deer Ridge property you will find a one acre playground, indoo... Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins, Gatlinburg 4 miles away Luxury Is Not Just A Word Anymore. Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN offers the finest upscale cabins and lodges. Each fully equipped with all the comforts of home Ameniti...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong.   Whitewater Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Ramsey Prong/ Eagle Rocks Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.7 miles long (Picnic Grounds at Greenbrier Ranger Station to Highway 73) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9.2 miles long (Highway 73 to Richardson Cove) Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail) Upper Road Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge) Road Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence) Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 8 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Quiet Walkway to Smokemont) Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook)   Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 13 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 41 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 3 miles away Deer Ridge Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins, Gatlinburg , 4 miles away My Cabin Vacation, Gatlinburg , 7 miles away MountainLoft, Gatlinburg , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Greenbrier Island Campground, Gatlinburg, 3 miles away Outdoor Resorts Of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, 4 miles away Crazyhorse Campground, Gatlinburg, 5 miles away   Trails Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Messer Trail, Cocke County , 10 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 12 miles away Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 13 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke County , 13 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 9 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Bent Creek Golf Course, Gatlinburg , 3 miles away