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Sawmill Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point on the Nolichucky River in Unicoi County, Tennessee. The Nolichucky River is a large stream (stream order 7) with significant whitewater character, featuring an average gradient of 9.2 feet per mile and a 1043-foot total elevation drop across its 113.54-mile length. With an average flow of 2421 cubic feet per second and velocity of 3.30 feet per second, this section typically offers moderate to strong current conditions suitable for whitewater paddlers.
As a take-out location, Sawmill serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Nolichucky River. The site is positioned in East Tennessee's scenic Unicoi County region, part of a drainage area spanning 1714 square miles. Boaters should be aware that this is a take-out point rather than a launch site, making it ideal for the conclusion of downstream paddling trips. The river's significant flow and gradient create dynamic whitewater conditions that require intermediate to advanced paddling skills.