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

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Current weather conditions at Nolichucky River, Tennessee
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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