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Tennessee whitewater, Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong
Sevier
county,
Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 1.75 miles
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This stretch of Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong in Tennessee is 1.75 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Sevierville it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee |
is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There's camping available near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong. The beautiful Great Smoky Mountains scenery is an added
| bonus. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The nature scenery of Sevier County and the water flowing gracefully down Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area stretch is one | |
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of many paddling stretches in this river system. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Rainbow
Falls is an inspiring place to check out during your stay. Don't leave Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong without first going for a hike along the Cove Mountain Trail. Skiing at Ober Gatlinburg is one of those things you
just ought to do; Bearpen Hollow is also a splendid spot to discover. This river has so much to offer. The views at Great Smoky Mountains National Park will blow your mind, and you can go for a hike on the Sugarland Mountain Trail.
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Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong. |
| Whitewater Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong:
Road Prong, Sevier County, 1 miles away Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence) |
Walker Camp Prong, Sevier County, 1 miles away Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) |
Upper Road Prong, Sevier County, 2 miles away Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge) |
Little River, Sevier County, 4 miles away Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway) |
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| Ski Areas Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 7 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs |
Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 27 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 37 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs |
Sky Valley, Georgia
, 38 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 69 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
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| Hotels Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong:
Baymont Inn & Suites Gatlinburg On The River, Gatlinburg
, 2 miles away |
The Park Vista - A DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg
, 4 miles away |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Gatlinburg South, Gatlinburg
, 5 miles away |
Sidney James Mountain Lodge, Gatlinburg
, 5 miles away |
Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail TN, Gatlinburg
, 5 miles away |
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| Trails Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong:
Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier
, 5 miles away |
Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier
, 7 miles away |
Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier
, 8 miles away |
Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier
, 8 miles away |
Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier
, 12 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN
, 5 miles away |
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC
, 63 miles away |
Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina
, 28 miles away |
Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee
, 35 miles away |
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