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 natural beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run section of North Chickamauga Creek in Tennessee is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Chattanooga, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. If you've been whitewater
    rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run stretch is just one of them. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly
 
about the general area:
High temperatures at North Chickamauga Creek during the summertime months are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for North Chickamauga Creek. North Chickamauga Creek frequently gets a great deal of rainfall; March is when you get the most rain here, and June is the month with the least moisture.
Chicken Hollow is near North Chickamauga Creek and is a brilliant place.

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...

Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga
10 miles away
North Chattanooga,Suburban area.Centrally located outside Chattanooga, only 7 miles from downtown.There are over 20 different eateries within a 10 mile radius,and a shopping mall down the street.Quiet...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson
10 miles away
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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)
 Hotels Near North Chickamauga Creek:
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson , 10 miles away
Courtyard Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga , 10 miles away
Residence Inn Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga , 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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