Tennessee whitewater, Little Possum Creek Hamilton county, Waldens Ridge to Bakewell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6.5 miles   If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Waldens Ridge to Bakewell section of Little Possum Creek in Tennessee is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and     kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wild scenery of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is great. The Waldens Ridge to Bakewell section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some   time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: Booker T. Washington State Park is a great site; don't leave Little Possum Creek without first going for a hike along the Laurel-Snow Trail. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Places like Harrison Bay State Park are tremendous to have a look at, and Bakewell Gulf is without doubt a nice site to stop at. This river is always fun. A tour to nearby Bare Point is very relaxing, and lots of folks from Sale Creek come here. Little Possum Creek, Waldens Ridge to Bakewell 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 Possum Creek.   Whitewater Near Little Possum Creek: Little Possum Creek, Hamilton County, 2 miles away       Class V - 6.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell) Big Possum Creek, Bledsoe County, 4 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell) Little Soddy Creek, Hamilton County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.6 miles long (Hotwater Road to Back Valley Road) Rock Creek, Bledsoe / Hamilton County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 9 miles long (Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge) Soddy Creek, Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5.6 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Jones Gap Road) Deep Creek, Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class V - 1.75 miles long (Mowbray to Soddy) McGill Creek, Bledsoe / Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Hendon Road to Coulterville Road) Roaring Creek, Rhea County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (New Harmony Road to Bridge on Brayton Mountain Rd) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27) Brush Creek, Rhea County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Seventh Day Adventist Compound to Roaring Creek)   Marinas Near Little Possum Creek: Pine Harbor Marina, Soddy Daisy , 6 miles away Shady Grove Harbor, Soddy Daisy , 7 miles away Misty Harbor Marina, Soddy Daisy , 7 miles away Sale Creek Marina Multiboating, Soddy Daisy , 8 miles away Island Cove Marina & Resort, Harrison , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Little Possum Creek: Home Town Inn Soddy Daisy, Soddy-Daisy , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express DAYTON, Dayton , 10 miles away Scottish Inns And Suites, Dayton , 11 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton, Dayton , 12 miles away Quality Inn Hixson, Hixson , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Possum Creek: Little Possum South, Bakewell, 1 miles away Little Possum North, Bakewell, 2 miles away Board Camp, Soddy Daisy, 2 miles away   Trails Near Little Possum Creek: Laurel-Snow Trail, Rhea , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Possum Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 45 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 54 miles away Harrison Bay State Park, Tennessee , 9 miles away Booker T. Washington State Park, Tennessee , 13 miles away Park Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Possum Creek: Montlake Golf & Country Club, Soddy Daisy , 7 miles away Bear Trace, Harrison , 10 miles away Valleybrook Golf & Country Club, Hixson , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Little Possum Creek Chickamauga Lake, Hamilton , 15 miles away Lake Junior, Hamilton , 16 miles away Rainbow Lake, Hamilton , 18 miles away