Put In

Hurricane Creek is a medium-sized whitewater stream located in Fentress County, Tennessee, with a total length of 35.70 miles and a drainage area of 198 square miles. This put-in site represents access near the headwaters of the creek, which features an average gradient of 8.3 feet per mile and elevation drop of 295 feet over its length. With an average flow of 184.93 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.06 feet per second, Hurricane Creek offers whitewater paddling opportunities suitable for those seeking moving water experiences.

Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for the creek's moderate gradient and current conditions. The stream classification as a Stream Order 5 indicates a well-developed waterway with sufficient water volume to support paddling activities. The elevation profile and slope characteristics suggest this section will have consistent current and potentially technical water features typical of Appalachian streams in this region.

This is a whitewater-specific put-in, suggesting it caters to kayakers and canoeists rather than motorized craft. The site's location near the creek's headwaters means paddlers should be aware of typical early-season water level fluctuations and seasonal flow variations that characterize Tennessee limestone region streams.