Whitewater Run TN Class II-V+

1. Cliff Springs to TN 85 Bridge

Obey, E. Fork

Linked via: Proximity 43% confidence Synced 3mo ago

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Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
_Photo of Fran Fitzpatrick, courtesy of Julie Keller ( www.JulieKeller.com)._ _Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Tennessee_, B. Sehlinger and This is a strange run, with lots of flatwater punctuated by extremely dangerous rapids. Many paddlers had fun on this run--and said they wouldn't be back. See the Comments tab for their testimony.
Difficulty
Class II-V+
Length
13.8 mi
Gradient
40 ft/mi
max 130
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
36.1866, -85.1647
Take-out
36.2730, -85.0437
Shuttle Info
Chris Kelly shared: The shuttle is easy. Put in at Cliff Springs Road right off TN 164 about 5 miles North of Monterey. The take out is on TN 85. Go N on 164 to 85, go right and drive to the bridge over the river.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater