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Tennessee whitewater - North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County
Hamilton
county,
Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V 12 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Chattanooga, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. The campgrounds here |
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at North Chickamauga Creek are pretty good. The Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it
| is a very popular destination. The Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy stretch of North Chickamauga Creek is 12 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Briefly about the general area:
No need to travel far to visit interesting stuff like Big Bend, and you have to go to Buzzard Point when you're here. This river is so perfect. Barker Spring is a good local attraction.
You simply have to explore Little | |
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Bend since you're here at North Chickamauga Creek; a delightful site is Roberts Gap. Summer at North Chickamauga Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's, and overnight
lows through the winter for North Chickamauga Creek tend to be in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes North Chickamauga Creek a wet place; March is the wettest month with most rain, and October is when it's the driest.
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North Chickamauga Creek, Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV-V
Length:
12
miles
Average Gradient: 90 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.21694
Longitude: -85.32473
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.2363
Longitude: -85.23481
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Paddler input for North Chickamauga Creek, Tennessee:
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All Tennessee Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Chattanooga, Tennessee-Georgia
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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near North Chickamauga Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near North Chickamauga Creek:
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Falling Water Creek, Hamilton
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy) |
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Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot) |
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Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot) |
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North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27) |
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Coal Bank, Sequatchie
County
, 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge) |
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North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run) |
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Soddy Creek, Hamilton
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.6 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Jones Gap Road) |
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Deep Creek, Hamilton
County
, 7 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Mowbray to Soddy) |
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Little Soddy Creek, Hamilton
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.6 miles long (Hotwater Road to Back Valley Road) |
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Middle Creek, Hamilton
County
, 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near North Chickamauga Creek:
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 122 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 134 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 137 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 152 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 196 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near North Chickamauga Creek:
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HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson
, 6 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson
, 6 miles away |
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Chattanooga North at Hwy 153, Hixson
, 6 miles away |
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Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga
, 10 miles away |
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Residence Inn By Marriott Chattanooga, Chattanooga
, 10 miles away |
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| | Trails Near North Chickamauga Creek:
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Hardy Trail, Hamilton County
, 13 miles away |
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Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County
, 13 miles away |
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Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County
, 14 miles away |
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Bluff Trail, Hamblen County
, 15 miles away |
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Bluff Trail, Hamilton County
, 15 miles away |
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6 miles away
