Tennessee whitewater, Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong Sevier county, Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     1.5 miles   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. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. There are nice comfortable hotels here,     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence stretch of Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong in Tennessee is 1.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. The   natural beauty of Sevier County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong you can take a hike along the Messer Trail; you have to definitely pop by Cat Stairs while you're here. All year is a fine time in the Great Smoky Mountains if you love the outdoors. If the weather is splendid here at Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, you can go for a hike along the Sugarland Mountain Trail; the slopes of Ober Gatlinburg are so inviting noone can resist. Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence 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 Pigeon River - Middle Prong.   Whitewater Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.7 miles long (Picnic Grounds at Greenbrier Ranger Station to Highway 73) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 1 miles away       Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 3 miles away       Class V - 1.4 miles long (Ramsey Prong/ Eagle Rocks Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead) Whitewater Outfitter - Rafting In The Smokies, Sevier County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 9.2 miles long (Highway 73 to Richardson Cove) Oconaluftee River, Swain County, 7 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Quiet Walkway to Smokemont) Little Pigeon River - West Prong - Roaring Fork, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class I-IV - 1 miles long (Roaring Fork Motor Trail) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) Upper Road Prong, Sevier County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 13 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 41 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Indian Creek Boat Dock, Dandridge , 15 miles away Gator Point Marina and Cabin, Sevierville , 16 miles away Lighthouse Pointe Marina, Dandridge , 17 miles away Mountain Cove Marina, Sevierville , 18 miles away Swann's Marina, Dandridge , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 3 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Gatlinburg On The River, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Mountain Shadows Resort, Gatlinburg , 6 miles away Bluegreen Vacations Mountain Loft, Ascend Resort Collection, Gatlinburg , 8 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Porters Flat, Gatlinburg, 3 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Settlers Camp, Cosby, 3 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Injun Creek, Gatlinburg, 3 miles away   Trails Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Messer Trail, Cocke , 10 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier , 12 miles away Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier , 13 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke , 13 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 9 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 57 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 30 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong: Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 3 miles away Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge , 13 miles away Sequoyah National Golf Club, Whittier , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong Douglas Lake, Sevier , 18 miles away