Tennessee whitewater, Little River Sevier Blount county, Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Little River in Sevier/Blount County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class     II-III section. If you're coming from Sevierville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks stretch is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large   number of good rivers. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Looking for a great trip? Great Smoky Mountains National Park is rather near Little River, and Laurel Falls is a magnificent local attraction. So much fun stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, not sufficient time. Have a nice hiking adventure along the Laurel Falls Trail, and people from Gatlinburg love to come here. This is a really good river. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Ober Gatlinburg is in the vicinity of Little River, and a good spot to check out nearby is Cherry Gap. Little River, Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little River.   Whitewater Near Little River: Little River, Sevier/Blount County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Lynn Camp Prong, Blount County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to confluence with Thunderhead Prong) Little River, Sevier County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Sinks to Elbow) Little River - Middle Prong, Blount County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute) Cove Creek, Sevier County, 5 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades) Thunderhead Prong, Blount County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 1.5 miles long (to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County, 5 miles away       Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg) Little River, Blount County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 2.6 miles long (Elbow to Townsend) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class II - 6.6 miles long (Gatlinsburg to 1st bridge in Pigeon Forge) Little River, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway)   Ski Areas Near Little River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 4 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 36 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 42 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Little River: Fontana Village Marina, Fontana Dam , 16 miles away Mountain Cove Marina, Sevierville , 17 miles away Gator Point Marina and Cabin, Sevierville , 18 miles away Lighthouse Pointe Marina, Dandridge , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Little River: The Foxtrot Bed And Breakfast, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Chalet Village, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Z-TO BE DELETED - Highlands Co, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Grand Prix Motel, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Travelodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg On The River, Gatlinburg , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - King Branch, Gatlinburg, 1 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Elkmont, Gatlinburg, 2 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Upper Henderson, Gatlinburg, 2 miles away   Trails Near Little River: Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier , 2 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier , 2 miles away Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier , 3 miles away Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier , 4 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Little River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 7 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 30 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little River: Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge , 8 miles away Eagle's Landing Golf Course, Sevierville , 12 miles away Creekside Plantation Golf Course, Seymour , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Little River Douglas Lake, Sevier , 18 miles away Fontana Lake, Swain , 18 miles away