Tennessee whitewater - North Chickamauga Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Hamilton County

Hamilton county, Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4 miles
  The Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run stretch of North Chickamauga Creek in Tennessee is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run stretch is just one of them. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep
    you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The nature scenery of Hamilton County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Chattanooga, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about
 
the general area:
Summertime highs at North Chickamauga Creek usually tend to be in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at North Chickamauga Creek. Chicken Hollow is a great location to stop at near North Chickamauga Creek.
All the water falling down from the sky makes North Chickamauga Creek a wet location; March is when you get the most rain here, and June is when it's the driest.

North Chickamauga Creek, Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.23333
Longitude: -85.395

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.215
Longitude: -85.33389

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Current weather conditions at North Chickamauga Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson
10 miles away
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios has all a visitor could need when away from home for a short or long period. HomeAway offers studios and new two-room suites with a fully equipped kitchen, premium cabl...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson
10 miles away
Welcome to the newest contemporary designed hotel Chattanooga has to offer. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hixson was designed with the modern traveler in mind, and is one of the only 100% non...

Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga
10 miles away
If you are looking for downtown Chattanooga hotels, this Courtyard by Marriott hotel is located in the heart of downtown and just blocks from the Tennessee River, Coolidge Park, UT Chattanooga and wit...



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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 North Chickamauga Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North Chickamauga Creek.
 Whitewater Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Coal Bank, Sequatchie County , 2 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge)
South Suck Creek, Marion County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Pipeline to Suck Confluence)
North Suck Creek, Marion/Sequatchie County , 4 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)
Middle Creek, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River)
Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy)
Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy)
Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot)
Mullens Creek, Marion County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove)
 Ski Areas Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 128 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 , 158 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near North Chickamauga Creek:
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson , 10 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga , 10 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 10 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Chattanooga North at Hwy 153, Hixson , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Lookout Valley RV Park, Chattanooga, 11 miles away
Racoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 12 miles away
Raccoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 12 miles away
 Trails Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
Hardy Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 13 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 29 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 50 miles away
 Golf Courses Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, Signal Mountain , 6 miles away

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