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 Pipeline to Suck Confluence stretch of South Suck Creek is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Pipeline to Suck Confluence section is the only paddling section along     South Suck Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Marion County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: South Suck Creek commonly gets   a good deal of rain; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here; June meanwhile is the driest month. Ketner Gap is a good place to stop by in close proximity to South Suck Creek, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Johnson Spring. Summer brings highs in the 80's to South Suck Creek, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to South Suck Creek. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Cumberland Plateau Mountains has to offer. 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. Americas Best Value Inn-Chattanooga Lookout Mtn./West, 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... Days Inn Chattanooga Lookout Mountain West, Chattanooga 10 miles away * Days Inn Lookout Mountain West offers a magnificent view of Lookout Mountain. 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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 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)   Hotels Near South Suck Creek: Americas Best Value Inn-Chattanooga Lookout Mtn./West, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Days Inn Chattanooga Lookout Mountain West, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Comfort Inn & 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 Lookout Valley RV Park, Chattanooga, 11 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