Dekalb
county,
to Center Hill Reservior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV+(V) 1.5 miles
The starting location is a reasonable drive from McMinnville, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch of Pine Creek in Dekalb County is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+(V) section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or
both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Pine Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the to Center Hill Reservior stretch is the only one. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Tennessee
and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. 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.
Briefly about the general area: Pine Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly March, that's the one that rains the most, and October is when it's the driest. High temperatures at Pine Creek through the summer are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Pine Creek.
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These outdoors activities are available near Pine Creek.
Caney Fork, White / Warren
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 1 miles long (Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area)
Rocky River, Warren Van Buren
County
, 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 7 miles long (to Caney Fork)
Caney Fork, White/Van Buren/Warren
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-III - 27.1 miles long (Bee Creek to Collins River)
Blackburn Fork, Jackson
County
, 25 miles away, Class II-III - 19.9 miles long (TN 6294 to Roaring River)
Savage Creek, Grundy
County
, 29 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.7 miles long (Savage Gulf)
Cain Creek, Van Buren
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-V+ - 8 miles long (Fall Creek Falls State Park to Highway 30)
Spring Creek, Jackson
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4 miles long (Waterloo Falls to Spring Creek Community)
Spring Creek, Overton
County
, 30 miles away, Class II-V - 28.6 miles long (Highway 42 Close to Rickman to Roaring River)