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Access Site TN

Take Out

Hiwassee River (Hiwassee Lake) Hiwassee River Hiwassee River (Chatuge Lake)

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: TN
County: Polk
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.24079900, -84.54830200
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV-V Take-out Gee Creek - hike up back to parking area
400 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Gee Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Gee Creek Take Out is a whitewater access point located in Polk County, Tennessee, serving as an exit point for paddlers completing runs on this medium-sized river. With a total drop of 301 feet over 12.42 miles, Gee Creek offers moderate gradient whitewater suitable for intermediate paddlers. The stream maintains an average flow of 29.16 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.26 feet per second, though actual conditions can vary seasonally and after rainfall events.

As a take-out location, this site is positioned near the downstream end of a popular whitewater run. The creek's Stream Order 5 classification and 24.2 feet per mile average gradient indicate consistent moving water with technical sections. Paddlers should be prepared for a moderately fast current and potential obstacles typical of headwater streams. The site is approximately 96 miles upstream from the creek's mouth, making it part of an active whitewater corridor.

Paddlers planning to use this take-out should verify current water levels and conditions before launching, as flow rates can fluctuate significantly. Access details such as parking availability, facilities, and specific launch infrastructure were not provided in the available data, so contacting local paddling clubs or the Polk County parks department is recommended for complete site information.