Tennessee whitewater - Nolichucky River, Unicoi/ Washington County Unicoi/ Washington county, Big Rocks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     0 miles   This section of Nolichucky River in Tennessee is 0 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+(III) section. The scenic beauty of Unicoi/ Washington County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a short drive from Johnson City, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging     is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Nolichucky River without first checking out Shinbone Rock, and on a good day you can take a hike along the California Trail. At this river you will always have a good time. While staying at Nolichucky River you could always look at Bayles First Shoals, and don't   leave Nolichucky River without first paying a visit to Yates Spring. Nolichucky River usually gets much rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here while October is commonly the driest month. The Horseshoe is a glorious spot to take a look at while in the area, and there is a magnificent hiking trail nearby called the Patty Ridge Trail. High temperatures at Nolichucky River through the long summer days are in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Nolichucky River night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. Nolichucky River, Big Rocks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+(III) Length: 0 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.1846 Longitude: -82.45011 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.1846 Longitude: -82.45011 Paddler input for Nolichucky River, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nolichucky River, Tennessee Local climate location: GREENEVILLE EXP STN 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Erwin, Erwin 3 miles away A quiet scenic location in a friendly peaceful community we are located just 14 miles from Johnson City one of East Tennessees fastest growing cities and just 15 miles from Jonesborough the oldest tow... Holiday Inn Express Erwin I-181 / I-26 (Exit 15),, Erwin 4 miles away Just imagine....waking up to the scent of fresh mountain air and listening to the sounds of silence. Wake up at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Erwin where every room has a mountain view. Conveniently l... AmericInn Jonesborough, Jonesborough 7 miles away When you check into the AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Jonesborough,TN, whether for business or pleasure you will be surrounded by the pleasing atmosphere that you can experience only with us. You will...   All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Nolichucky River, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nolichucky River, Tennessee. 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 Johnson City, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Johnson City, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Nolichucky River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nolichucky River.   Whitewater Near Nolichucky River: Nolichucky River, Unicoi County , 4 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 3 miles long (Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge) Nolichucky River, Mitchell/ Unicoi County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin) Nolichucky River, Unicoi County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Poplar North to Nolichucky Gorge Campground) Spivey Creek, Unicoi County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Little Bald Creek to Tumbling Rich Gap Brook) Watauga, Carter/ Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 20.6 miles long (Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake) Doe River, Carter County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Hampton to Elizabethton) Doe River, Carter County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge) Doe River - Laurel Fork, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Dennis Cove to Hampton) Doe River, Carter County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Holston River, Sullivan County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (South Holston Dam to Boone Lake)   Ski Areas Near Nolichucky River: Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 13 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 365 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 56 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 81 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 92 miles away, 210 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 121 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nolichucky River: Super 8 Motel - Erwin, Erwin , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Erwin I-181 / I-26 (Exit 15),, Erwin , 4 miles away AmericInn Jonesborough, Jonesborough , 7 miles away Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City , 9 miles away Sleep Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nolichucky River: Bigrock Campground, Jonesborough, 0 miles away Nolichucky Gorge Campground, Erwin, 5 miles away Bristol Campground and Event Parking, Unicoi, 7 miles away   Trails Near Nolichucky River: California Trail, Unicoi County , 3 miles away Patty Ridge Trail, Unicoi County , 3 miles away Nolichucky River Trail, Unicoi County , 6 miles away Pinnacle Tower Trail, Unicoi County , 6 miles away No Business Trail, Unicoi County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Nolichucky River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Nolichucky River