Tennessee whitewater - White's Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Rhea County Rhea county, Possum Trot/Alloway Road to Route 27 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch of White's Creek in Rhea County is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The put-in location is a short drive from Harriman, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming     here. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Roddy Spring is an inspiring place to pop by while here, and you could always explore Back Valley. At White's Creek all through the summertime highs are in the 80's. When the night   sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for White's Creek. A large amount of rain falls at White's Creek; the wettest month of the year is generally March, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is October. This river is a great place to visit. You are right next door to Big Neck while you're here at White's Creek; no need to travel far to stop by interesting stuff like Kirklen Bottom. Having a great time in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is simple. A short journey to Laurel Falls is always worthwhile; Beech Bottom is a glorious site to take a look at while in the region. White's Creek, Possum Trot/Alloway Road to Route 27 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7969 Longitude: -84.812 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.79489 Longitude: -84.7513 Paddler input for White's Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at White's Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: CROSSVILLE FAA AP 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City 8 miles away Brand New Property Open August 2007. All guest rooms have LCD flat screen TV and DVD player, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron & board. La-Z-Boy lounge chairs are available i... Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade 14 miles away Fairfield Glade is a year round resort offering 5 golf courses on site, including the #1 rated public course in the state of Tennessee, Stonehenge. In addition to golf, the resort offers 11 lakes, 2 m... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman 14 miles away The newest addition to Roane County is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, conveniently Located to I-40 at Exit 347, Centrally located between Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. 100%...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near White's Creek.   Whitewater Near White's Creek: Fall Creek, Rhea Cumberland Roane County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Ozone Falls to White's Creek) Piney Creek, Cumberland/Roane/Rhea County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 11.1 miles long (Highway 70 to Highway 27) Mammys Creek, Cumberland County , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 14 miles long (US 70 to US 27) Basin Creek, Rhea County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Jeep Trail to Fall Creek) White's Creek, Rhea County , 5 miles away, Class III+ - 6.5 miles long (Rt 68 to Possum Trot/Alloway Bridge) Little Piney Creek, Rhea County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 1.75 miles long (Grandview TenNorth to Piney River) Stinging Fork, Rhea County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River) Dunlap Creek, Cumberland/Bledsoe/Rhea County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Jolley Road to Piney River) Duskin Creek, Bledsoe Rhea County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Gap Road to Piney River at Spring City) Daddy's Creek, Cumberland County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Sutton Dam to Antioch Bridge)   Ski Areas Near White's Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 85 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 109 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 157 miles away, 700 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 188 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 195 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near White's Creek: Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City , 8 miles away Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 14 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 14 miles away Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White's Creek: Arrowhead Resort, Spring City, 4 miles away Bridgadoon Resort, Rockwood, 4 miles away Stump Hollow Campground, Rhea County, 5 miles away   Trails Near White's Creek: Fooshee Pass Trail, Meigs County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near White's Creek: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 18 miles away Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 44 miles away