Tennessee whitewater, Rock Creek Bledsoe Hamilton county, Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     9 miles   The average Tennessee whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge stretch of Rock Creek in Bledsoe / Hamilton County is 9 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Rock Creek. A bit of exercise     and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. 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 beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can   see on the road map further down. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Rock Creek have people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Shingle Mill Hollow is a perfect location to explore, and if you're visiting from Sale Creek, you won't be the only one. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Going for a hike along the Laurel-Snow Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. Rock Creek, Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge 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 Rock Creek.   Whitewater Near Rock Creek: Little Possum Creek, Hamilton County, 1 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) Rock Creek, Bledsoe / Hamilton County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 9 miles long (Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge) McGill Creek, Bledsoe / Hamilton County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Hendon Road to Coulterville Road) Roaring Creek, Rhea County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (New Harmony Road to Bridge on Brayton Mountain Rd) Little Soddy Creek, Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.6 miles long (Hotwater Road to Back Valley Road) Soddy Creek, Hamilton County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5.6 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Jones Gap Road) Deep Creek, Hamilton County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1.75 miles long (Mowbray to Soddy) Brush Creek, Rhea County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Seventh Day Adventist Compound to Roaring Creek) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27)   Marinas Near Rock Creek: Pine Harbor Marina, Soddy Daisy , 7 miles away Shady Grove Harbor, Soddy Daisy , 8 miles away Misty Harbor Marina, Soddy Daisy , 8 miles away Sale Creek Marina Multiboating, Soddy Daisy , 8 miles away Island Cove Marina & Resort, Harrison , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Rock Creek: Home Town Inn Soddy Daisy, Soddy-Daisy , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express DAYTON, Dayton , 9 miles away Scottish Inns And Suites, Dayton , 11 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton, Dayton , 11 miles away Best Western Dayton, Dayton , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rock Creek: Little Possum North, Bakewell, 1 miles away Rock Creek Gorge, Bakewell, 2 miles away Little Possum South, Bakewell, 2 miles away   Trails Near Rock Creek: Laurel-Snow Trail, Rhea , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Rock Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 45 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 53 miles away Harrison Bay State Park, Tennessee , 11 miles away Park Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee , 12 miles away Booker T. Washington State Park, Tennessee , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rock Creek: Montlake Golf & Country Club, Soddy Daisy , 9 miles away Hidden Falls Golf & Athletic, Dunlap , 12 miles away Bear Trace, Harrison , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Rock Creek Chickamauga Lake, Hamilton , 17 miles away Lake Junior, Hamilton , 17 miles away Rainbow Lake, Hamilton , 19 miles away