Cherokee Adventures Unicoi county, Tennessee whitewater outfitter     Team-Building Elk River Fall Creek French Broad Holston River Laurel Creek Nolichucky River Watauga West River Self Bailing Rafts Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips Kayaks River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Family Rafting Trips The starting point is not too far from Johnson City. The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully     down Cherokee Adventures are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. 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 many runs in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Cherokee Adventures. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very   popular destination. Briefly about the general area: You need to check out Shinbone Rock while you're here at Cherokee Adventures, and Canah Hollow is in the neighborhood, and is a wonderful site. Man, is there lots of fun things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. Go for a hike on the California Trail, and Banner Hill Spring is a pretty place to have a look at while you're at Cherokee Adventures. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Very scenic scenery and great skiing is what you get at Wolf Ridge. Don't leave Cherokee Adventures without first going for a hike along the Patty Ridge Trail.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cherokee Adventures.   Whitewater Near Cherokee Adventures: Nolichucky River, Unicoi/ Washington County, 2 miles away       Class II+(III) - 0 miles long (Big Rocks) Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 3 miles long (Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - USA Raft, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Mountain Adventure Guide, Unicoi County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Spivey Creek, Unicoi County, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Little Bald Creek to Tumbling Rich Gap Brook) Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Poplar North to Nolichucky Gorge Campground) Nolichucky River, Mitchell/ Unicoi County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin) Doe River, Carter County, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Hampton to Elizabethton) Doe River, Carter County, 21 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge) Doe River - Laurel Fork, -blank- County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Dennis Cove to Hampton)   Ski Areas Near Cherokee Adventures: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 12 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 56 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 81 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 91 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs   Marinas Near Cherokee Adventures: Rockingham Marina, Johnson City , 15 miles away Lakeview Marina & RV Park, Kingsport , 17 miles away Fish Springs Marina, Hampton , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Cherokee Adventures: Mountain Inn And Suites, Erwin , 2 miles away Super 8 Erwin, Erwin , 2 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Jonesborough-Johnson City West, TN, Jonesborough , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 10 miles away Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cherokee Adventures: Riverpark Campground, Jonesborough, 2 miles away Bigrock Campground, Jonesborough, 2 miles away Curly Maple Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Erwin, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cherokee Adventures: California Trail, Unicoi , 1 miles away Patty Ridge Trail, Unicoi , 2 miles away Nolichucky River Trail, Unicoi , 4 miles away No Business Trail, Unicoi , 4 miles away Granny Lewis Trail, Unicoi , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Cherokee Adventures: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 32 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 14 miles away Davy Crockett Birthplace State, Tennessee , 16 miles away Warriors Path State Park, Tennessee , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cherokee Adventures: Spring Creek Ranch, Collierville , 4 miles away Buffalo Valley Golf Course, Unicoi , 9 miles away Pine Oaks Golf Course, Johnson City , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Cherokee Adventures Boone Lake, Sullivan , 16 miles away