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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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The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy section of North Chickamauga Creek is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. |
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Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and
| some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy stretch is just one of many. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Chattanooga, as you can see on the road map further down.
Briefly about the general area:
What would a place like North Chickamauga Creek be without out of the ordinary nearby highlights like Little Bend, and Buzzard Point is close | |
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by and always good to have a look at. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Don't leave North Chickamauga Creek without first checking out Big Bend.
At North Chickamauga Creek throughout the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the
60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows at North Chickamauga Creek through the wintertime regularly dip into the 20's. A tremendous place in the neighborhood of North Chickamauga Creek is Roberts Gap, and Barker Spring is a striking place to
pop by while you're at North Chickamauga Creek. North Chickamauga Creek gets lots of water; the month with most of the rain is March while October is typically the driest month.
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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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| | Hotels Near North Chickamauga Creek:
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HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson
, 6 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga
, 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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Hampton Inn Chattanooga Hixson, Hixson
, 6 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
