Tennessee whitewater, South Suck Creek Marion county, Pipeline to Suck Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4 miles   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 runs in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Chattanooga, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no     problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beautiful scenery of Marion County and the water flowing gracefully down South Suck Creek will make you feel great. The Pipeline to Suck Confluence stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The Pipeline to Suck Confluence stretch of South Suck Creek in Tennessee is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater.   The beautiful Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: A glorious place to stop by in the vicinity of South Suck Creek is Ketner Gap, and you're sure to come across some cheerful folks from Whiteside here. Man, is there a load of exciting things to do in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Johnson Spring, and you can have a glorious hiking adventure along the Skyuka Trail. South Suck Creek, Pipeline to Suck 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 South Suck Creek.   Whitewater Near South Suck Creek: Suck Creek, Marion/ Hamilton County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Suck Confluence to Knuckle Head) South Suck Creek, Marion County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Pipeline to Suck Confluence) North Suck Creek, Marion/Sequatchie County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 2.4 miles long (pipeline to Suck Confluence) Mullens Creek, Marion County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Prentice Cooper State Park to Mullens Cove) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run) Coal Bank, Sequatchie County, 5 miles away       Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge) Middle Creek, Hamilton County, 5 miles away       Class -blank- - 1.4 miles long (Rainbow Lake to Tennessee River) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy) Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy) Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot)   Marinas Near South Suck Creek: Brown's Ferry Marina, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Hales Bar Resort and Marina, Guild , 12 miles away Big Ridge Yacht Club, Chattanooga , 14 miles away Chickamauga Marina, Chattanooga , 15 miles away   Hotels Near South Suck Creek: La Quinta Inn & Suites Chattanooga - Lookout Mtn, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Hampton Inn Chattanooga West-Lookout Mountain TN, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Days Inn Chattanooga Lookout Mountain West, Chattanooga , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near South Suck Creek: Prentice Cooper State Forest - Hunters Check Station, Whiteside, 2 miles away North Suck Creek, Chattanooga, 3 miles away Poplar Springs, Whiteside, 4 miles away   Trails Near South Suck Creek: Skyuka Trail, Hamilton , 11 miles away Hardy Trail, Hamilton , 12 miles away Bluff Trail, Hamblen , 12 miles away Skyuka Trail, Dade , 12 miles away Bluff Trail, Hamilton , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near South Suck Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 25 miles away Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 47 miles away Booker T. Washington State Park, Tennessee , 17 miles away South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee , 19 miles away Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near South Suck Creek: Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, Signal Mountain , 6 miles away Quarry Golf Club, Chattanooga , 8 miles away Black Creek Club, Chattanooga , 10 miles away   Lakes Near South Suck Creek Rainbow Lake, Hamilton , 5 miles away Chickamauga Lake, Hamilton , 14 miles away Lake Junior, Hamilton , 15 miles away