Tennessee whitewater - Wolf Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Polk County Polk county, FR to Hiawassee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     2.3 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Tennessee you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The FR to Hiawassee River section of Wolf Creek is 2.3 miles long and is a class IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Polk County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. There are no other stretches to paddle along Wolf Creek than the FR to Hiawassee River stretch. No matter if you're     whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Athens, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Wolf Creek are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Great   Smoky Mountains. Hiking along the Unicoi Mountain Trail is nice fun. Summertime highs at Wolf Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; nighttime lows during the winter for Wolf Creek tend to be in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Wolf Creek a wet site; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. Wolf Creek is right by the Smith Mountain Trail, and if you're here why not stop at Stone Pile Gap. Wolf Creek, FR to Hiawassee River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 2.3 miles Average Gradient: 220 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.152 Longitude: -84.37491 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1747 Longitude: -84.3836 Paddler input for Wolf Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wolf Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: ATHENS 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wolf Creek.   Whitewater Near Wolf Creek: Hiwassee River, Polk County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.8 miles long (Appalachia Dam to Appalachia Powerhouse) Hiwassee River, Polk County , 2 miles away, Class II - 5.8 miles long (Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance) Coker Creek, Polk County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Highway 68 to Hiwassee River) Turtletown Creek, Polk County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Highway 68 to Hiwassee River) Little Loss Creek, Polk County , 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (into Big Loss Creek) Ocoee River, Polk County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam) Goforth Creek, Polk County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to Ocoee) Ocoee River, Polk County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (#2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse) Gee Creek, Polk County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (hike up back to parking area) Big Creek, Polk County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.9 miles long (FR221/Peavine Road to US64)   Ski Areas Near Wolf Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 64 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 71 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 92 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wolf Creek: Etowah Red Roof Inn, Etowah , 14 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 17 miles away Days Inn/ Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 17 miles away Ramada Limited Of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MURPHY, Murphy , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wolf Creek: Coker Creek Village, Cokercreek, 9 miles away Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals, Mc Caysville, 10 miles away Gee Creek Campground, Polk County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Wolf Creek: Smith Mountain Trail, Polk County , 1 miles away Unicoi Mountain Trail, Polk County , 2 miles away John Muir National Recreation Trail, Polk County , 3 miles away Unicoi Trail, Polk County , 5 miles away Ivy Trail, Monroe County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Wolf Creek: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 53 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 67 miles away