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Tennessee whitewater, Clear Fork - North Prong
Morgan Fentress
county,
Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 7 miles
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The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Crossville. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge |
stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. 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.
| Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. The scenic beauty of Morgan Fentress County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This stretch of Clear Fork - North Prong is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a | |
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class I-II section.
Briefly about the general area: If the weather is wonderful here at Clear Fork - North Prong, you can go for a hike along the Ridge Trail, and at Clear Fork - North Prong you always meet someone
from Deer Lodge. You absolutely ought to have a thing about the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. On a nice day at Clear Fork - North Prong you can take a hike along the Lake View Trail, and Underwood Neck is not far at all.
This river has so much to offer. All through the warmest time of the year highs here at Clear Fork - North Prong reach the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's.
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These outdoors activities are available near Clear Fork - North Prong. |
| Whitewater Near Clear Fork - North Prong:
Clear Fork, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County, 0 miles away Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge) |
Clear Fork - North Prong, Fentress County, 5 miles away Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (Old Sunbright to Banner Springs) |
White Creek, Morgan County, 6 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (Twin Bridges to Barnett Bridge) |
Clear Fork, Scott County, 8 miles away Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge) |
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott County, 10 miles away Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge) |
Clear Creek, Morgan County, 10 miles away Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Barnett Bridge to Jett Bridge) |
North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County, 11 miles away Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford) |
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County, 11 miles away Class I-III - 12 miles long (Potter's Ford to Obed Junction) |
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County, 11 miles away Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River) |
Clear Creek, Morgan County, 11 miles away Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (Jett to Lilly) |
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| Hotels Near Clear Fork - North Prong:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites CROSSVILLE, Crossville
, 20 miles away |
Hampton Inn Crossville, Crossville
, 21 miles away |
Comfort Suites Crossville, Crossville
, 21 miles away |
Baymont Inn & Suites Crossville, Crossville
, 21 miles away |
Quality Inn Crossville, Crossville
, 21 miles away |
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| Trails Near Clear Fork - North Prong:
Ridge Trail, Pickett
, 15 miles away |
Lake View Trail, Pickett
, 15 miles away |
Lake Bluff Trail, Pickett
, 15 miles away |
Island Trail, Pickett
, 15 miles away |
Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett
, 15 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Clear Fork - North Prong:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN
, 20 miles away |
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN
, 26 miles away |
Pickett State Park, Tennessee
, 17 miles away |
Cumberland Mountain State Park, Tennessee
, 23 miles away |
Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee
, 28 miles away |
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