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Playspot TN Class II

Thread the Needle

Hiwassee - 2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance (TN)

Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 15.0 – 30.0 FT

See the TVA Appalachia Dam release schedule. Flows can change hourly.

Photo
Thread the Needle
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Soon after the mouth of Towee Creek (on river right) the river descends over a short series of ledges, before being diveded by Cane Island. Work to the left, taking the left channel. This chute is in turn divided by a rock jumble. Go to the left or to the right.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance
Hiwassee
II 5.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater