Tennessee whitewater - Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier County Sevier county, Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     6.6 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Sevierville, as you can see on the road map further down. The Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge stretch of Little Pigeon River - West Prong is 6.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The river winds through the Great Smoky Mountains and you get great scenery. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. For     all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Sevier County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge stretch is just one of them. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Little Pigeon River - West Prong a wet   spot; March is the wettest month with most rain while October is regularly the driest month. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Little Pigeon River - West Prong is right by the Cove Mountain Trail. For the period of the long summer days at Little Pigeon River - West Prong highs are generally in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are typically in the 40's, and night lows at Little Pigeon River - West Prong through the winter mostly plunge into the 20's. So much exciting stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, not sufficient time. If you're here, you might as well visit Long Hollow, and a day on the slopes of Ober Gatlinburg is just what you need. Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet, and Dudley Bluff is something you shouldn't miss while you're here. Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 6.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.72449 Longitude: -83.51461 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.77289 Longitude: -83.5375 Paddler input for Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Smoky Shadows Motel And Conf Center, Pigeon Forge 2 miles away Smoky Shadows Motel and Conference Center represents Southern hospitality at its best with quiet, comfortable rooms along the scenic Little Pigeon River. The area is filled with live entertainment, un... Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Gatlinburg North, Gatlinburg 2 miles away Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Fairfield Inn Always fresh, always clean, the Fairfield Inn guest rooms are full of thoughtful amenities, including a well-lit desk, remote con... Cold Creek Resort, Pigeon Forge 2 miles away This professionally managed resort offers the amenities of home at moderate prices. Cold Creek Resort is conveniently located less than one mile from the beautiful Smoky Mountain Parkway, and also nea...   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 - West Prong.   Whitewater Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg) Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook) Cove Creek, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades) Little River, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.2 miles long (Highway 73 to Richardson Cove) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) Little River, Sevier/Blount County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Road Prong, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence)   Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 3 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 32 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 Laurel, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 131 miles away, 365 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 188 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Smoky Shadows Motel And Conf Center, Pigeon Forge , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Gatlinburg North, Gatlinburg , 2 miles away Cold Creek Resort, Pigeon Forge , 2 miles away GuestHouse Wildwood Inn, Gatlinburg , 2 miles away Rocky Waters Days Inn, Gatlinburg , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Alpine Hideaway Campground, Pigeon Forge, 2 miles away Foothills RV Park and Cabins, Pigeon Forge, 2 miles away Riveredge RV Park, Pigeon Forge, 2 miles away   Trails Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 5 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 6 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 8 miles away Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 2 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 67 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Pigeon River - West Prong: Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge , 3 miles away