Tennessee whitewater - Savage Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Grundy County
Grundy
county,
Savage Gulf section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
The starting location is a reasonable drive from McMinnville, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There's camping available near Savage Creek. The scenic beauty of Grundy County and the water flowing gracefully down Savage Creek will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then
no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Savage Gulf section is the only paddling section along Savage Creek. Whitewater rafting
and kayaking in Tennessee is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Savage Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are usually in the 40's; night lows throughout the winter for Savage Creek tend to be in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Savage Creek a wet site; through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October on the other hand is the driest.
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