Tennessee whitewater - Middle Creek, Hamilton County

Hamilton county, Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Chattanooga, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Tennessee you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is the only paddling section along Middle Creek. Not too many
    hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Middle Creek. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly
about the general area:
Signal Point is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Middle Creek, and Burnt Cabin Spring is always fun to check out. A spree to Tumbling Shoals is always fun, and a splendid forest close by is Prentice Cooper State Forest.
A lot of rainfall falls at Middle Creek; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily March, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is June. The warmest time of the year at Middle Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout
 
the winter are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Middle Creek are in the 20's. This river is so great. Edwards Point is an exciting thing to distinguish since you're here at Middle Creek.

Middle Creek, Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 1.4 miles
Average Gradient: 560 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.13119
Longitude: -85.35991

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.1174
Longitude: -85.37461

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Current weather conditions at Middle Creek, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Value Inn & Suites - Chattanooga, Chattanooga
5 miles away
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Chattanooga Lookout Mountain/West. Our 2 story exterior corridor property has a beautiful view of the Tennessee foothills. Our swimming pool (seasona...

Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga
5 miles away
The Downtown Chattanooga Courtyard by Marriott is convenient to all of the local attractions that make's Chattanooga a visitor's paradise. The location is within walking distance to the Tennessee Aqua...

Residence Inn By Marriott Chattanooga, Chattanooga
6 miles away
Located just blocks away from the Tennessee River, the Residence Inn by Marriott Chattanooga/Downtown is close to major attractions and restaurants. Start your day with the complimentary hot breakf...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia, the metro area neareast to Middle Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Middle Creek.
 Whitewater Near Middle Creek:
North Suck Creek, Marion/Sequatchie County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.4 miles long (pipeline to Suck Confluence)
Suck Creek, Marion/ Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Suck Confluence to Knuckle Head)
South Suck Creek, Marion County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Pipeline to Suck Confluence)
Coal Bank, Sequatchie County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy)
Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot)
Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot)
 Ski Areas Near Middle Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 129 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 139 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 142 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 159 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Middle Creek:
Best Value Inn & Suites - Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 5 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga , 5 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn And Suites Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 6 miles away
Clarion Hotel Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Middle Creek:
Racoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 6 miles away
Raccoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 6 miles away
Look Out Mountain Koa Kampground, Lookout Mountain, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Middle Creek:
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 6 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 7 miles away
Hardy Trail, Hamilton County , 7 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 8 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Middle Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 27 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 45 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Middle Creek:
Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, Signal Mountain , 2 miles away
Moccasin Bend Public Golf Club, Chattanooga , 5 miles away
Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Chattanooga , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Middle Creek

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