Tennessee whitewater - Little Piney Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Rhea County Rhea county, Grandview TenNorth to Piney River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V+)     1.75 miles   The starting point is not too far from Crossville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Little Piney Creek in Rhea County is 1.75 miles long and is a class III-IV(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Grandview TenNorth to Piney River stretch is one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is a pretty short section so you'll     have to walk back to the start over and over. No need to look hard for hotels, 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 attractions for lots of people. The nature scenery of Rhea County and the water flowing gracefully down Little Piney Creek attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. The campgrounds here at Little Piney Creek are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: This river is always fun. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff truly is bountiful here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Upper Piney   Falls is a delightful local attraction It's always tremendous to take a look at Lower Piney Falls. Little Piney Creek is a wet site that gets a great deal of precipitation; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Whiteoak Bottoms is an interesting thing to catch a glimpse of if you're here at Little Piney Creek; if you're here why not explore Shut in Gap. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Little Piney Creek. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Little Piney Creek. Little Piney Creek, Grandview TenNorth to Piney River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V+) Length: 1.75 miles Average Gradient: 250 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7363 Longitude: -84.85631 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.71329 Longitude: -84.88021 Paddler input for Little Piney Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Piney Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: CROSSVILLE FAA AP 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City 2 miles away Brand New Property Open August 2007. All guest rooms have LCD flat screen TV and DVD player, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron & board. La-Z-Boy lounge chairs are available i... Best Western Dayton, Dayton 15 miles away ***As of November 15th, 2009 our heated indoor pool will be closed until February 15th, 2010. 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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 Crossville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crossville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Little Piney Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Piney Creek.   Whitewater Near Little Piney Creek: Stinging Fork, Rhea County , 2 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River) Dunlap Creek, Cumberland/Bledsoe/Rhea County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Jolley Road to Piney River) White's Creek, Rhea County , 4 miles away, Class III+ - 6.5 miles long (Rt 68 to Possum Trot/Alloway Bridge) Duskin Creek, Bledsoe Rhea County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Gap Road to Piney River at Spring City) Piney River, Bledsoe Rhea County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 10.4 miles long (Wash-Pelfrey Road to Spring City) Moccasin Creek, Rhea County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 1 miles long (Shut-In Gap Road to Piney River) White's Creek, Rhea County , 7 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (Possum Trot/Alloway Road to Route 27) Basin Creek, Rhea County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Jeep Trail to Fall Creek) Mammys Creek, Cumberland County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 14 miles long (US 70 to US 27) Fall Creek, Rhea Cumberland Roane County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Ozone Falls to White's Creek)   Ski Areas Near Little Piney Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 91 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 113 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 123 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 163 miles away, 700 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 192 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 195 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Piney Creek: Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City , 2 miles away Best Western Dayton, Dayton , 15 miles away Comfort Suites Crossville, Crossville , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Crossville Tn, Crossville , 16 miles away Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Piney Creek: Arrowhead Resort, Spring City, 8 miles away Stump Hollow Campground, Rhea County, 8 miles away Eden Marina, Spring City, 10 miles away   Trails Near Little Piney Creek: Fooshee Pass Trail, Meigs County , 8 miles away Laurel-Snow Trail, Rhea County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Little Piney Creek: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 25 miles away Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 50 miles away   Lakes Near Little Piney Creek