Tennessee whitewater - Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County Sevier county, Highway 73 to Richardson Cove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     9.2 miles   The Highway 73 to Richardson Cove stretch of Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong in Sevier County is 9.2 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Sevierville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there     are campgrounds nearby. The Highway 73 to Richardson Cove section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the months of summer here at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. All through the winter the highs are mostly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong   are in the 20's. A lot of rain falls at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. Swader Hollow is a good spot to spend some time at. Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Highway 73 to Richardson Cove road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 9.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.73799 Longitude: -83.41661 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.8148 Longitude: -83.43351 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, Tennessee Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins, Gatlinburg 2 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... 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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 Pigeon River - Middle Prong. 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 , 4 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 IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence) Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Ramsey Prong/ Eagle Rocks Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg) Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County , 9 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 , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Road Prong, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence) Upper Road Prong, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 10 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 44 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 45 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 64 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins, Gatlinburg , 2 miles away My Cabin Vacation, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away MountainLoft, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Deer Ridge Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Greenbrier Island Campground, Gatlinburg, 2 miles away Le Conte Vista RV Resort, Gatlinburg, 3 miles away Trout Creek Campground, Gatlinburg, 4 miles away   Trails Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 11 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 11 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 13 miles away Messer Trail, Cocke County , 14 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 7 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 61 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Bent Creek Golf Course, Gatlinburg , 5 miles away