Tennessee whitewater - South Suck Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Marion County Marion county, Pipeline to Suck Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Chattanooga, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This section of South Suck Creek in Marion County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The river winds through     the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is the only paddling stretch along South Suck Creek. There's camping available near South Suck Creek. 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. Briefly about the general area: All through the warmest time of the year highs here at South Suck Creek get into the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. Throughout the wintertime   this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at South Suck Creek are in the 20's. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Since you're here at South Suck Creek why not go to Ketner Gap It's always glorious to visit Johnson Spring. South Suck Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; throughout March this area sees the most rain; June is when it's the driest. South Suck Creek, Pipeline to Suck Confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.17129 Longitude: -85.41291 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.21722 Longitude: -85.4189 Paddler input for South Suck Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at South Suck Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: MONTEAGLE 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Value Inn & Suites - Chattanooga, Chattanooga 10 miles away Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Chattanooga Lookout Mountain/West. Our 2 story exterior corridor property has a beautiful view of the Tennessee foothills. Our swimming pool (seasona... Chattanooga-Days Inn Tiftonia/Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga 10 miles away Days Inn Lookout Mountain West offers a magnificent view of Lookout Mountain. We are conveniently located near to all Lookout Mountain attractions like: Ruby Falls, Rock City and the Incline Railroad.... Econo Lodge Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga 10 miles away Interior corridor hotel hocated near Lookout Mountain. Hotel features Hi-Speed Internet Access service. NEW HOTEL SEPTEMBER 2003...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on South Suck Creek, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on South Suck Creek, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 South Suck Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near South Suck Creek.   Whitewater Near South Suck Creek: Suck Creek, Marion/ Hamilton County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Suck Confluence to Knuckle Head) North Suck Creek, Marion/Sequatchie County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.4 miles long (pipeline to Suck Confluence) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run) Mullens Creek, Marion County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove) Middle Creek, Hamilton County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River) Coal Bank, Sequatchie County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge) Woodcock Creek, Sequatchie County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Woodcock Gulf to Daus) Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy) Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot)   Ski Areas Near South Suck Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 132 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 143 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 146 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 162 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near South Suck Creek: Best Value Inn & Suites - Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Chattanooga-Days Inn Tiftonia/Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Comfort Inn And Suites Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Quality Inn Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near South Suck Creek: Racoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 10 miles away Raccoon Mountain Campground, Chattanooga, 10 miles away Hales Bar Resort and Marina, Guild, 12 miles away   Trails Near South Suck Creek: Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 11 miles away Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 11 miles away Hardy Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 12 miles away Skyuka Trail, Dade County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near South Suck Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 25 miles away Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 47 miles away   Golf Courses Near South Suck Creek: Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, Signal Mountain , 6 miles away   Lakes Near South Suck Creek