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

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Current weather conditions at South Suck Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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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
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10 miles away
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Econo Lodge Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga
10 miles away
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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