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Tennessee whitewater, Road Prong
Sevier
county,
Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 0.72 miles
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The starting point is not too far from Sevierville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Sevier County and the water flowing gracefully down Road Prong |
are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end
| up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence section of Road Prong is 0.72 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large | |
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number of good spots. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience.
Briefly about the general area:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great place right next door to Road Prong, and do put some time aside to spend at Rainbow Falls while you're here at Road Prong. Yeah, come up here to the Great Smoky Mountains for
a delightful time. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Road Prong; Cove Mountain Trail is a nice local trail. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Ober Gatlinburg since you're here.
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Road Prong, Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Road Prong. |
| Whitewater Near Road Prong:
Road Prong, Sevier County, 0 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 Road 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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| Marinas Near Road Prong:
Gator Point Marina and Cabin, Sevierville
, 18 miles away |
Mountain Cove Marina, Sevierville
, 19 miles away |
Lighthouse Pointe Marina, Dandridge
, 19 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Road Prong:
Baymont Inn & Suites Gatlinburg On The River, Gatlinburg
, 3 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 Road Prong:
Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier
, 6 miles away |
Cove Mountain Trail, Sevier
, 8 miles away |
Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier
, 9 miles away |
Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier
, 9 miles away |
Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier
, 12 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Road 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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| Golf Courses Near Road Prong:
Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge
, 10 miles away |
Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg
, 11 miles away |
Sequoyah National Golf Club, Whittier
, 14 miles away |
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