Can you tube the Hiwassee River?

Reserve Rafting Tubes for a Fun Day on the River Whitewater tubing at its best! Enjoy the cold river and class 2 rapids of the Hiwassee. This is not a waterpark lazy river. It is recommended that you are in good shape, a strong swimmer and have some experience tubing or boating before you try this adventure.

How long does it take to tube the Hiwassee?

The section of river you go down is 5.5 miles long and will take you 2- 3 hours to paddle (tubes will take at least 3 hours because you can’t paddle). Add on an extra hour to get registered and sign a waiver when you get there, get your gear together, and change clothes before and after the trip.

Can you kayak on the Hiwassee River?

The Hiwassee River Blueway in Southeast Tennessee is renowned for its scenic beauty and range of outdoor recreational offerings, from whitewater paddling and trout fishing in the upper and middle sections of the river to motorized water recreation, bass fishing and bird watching in the lower Hiwassee.

How long is Hiwassee River?

147 miHiwassee River / Length

How long does it take to float the Hiwassee River?

The Hiwassee River is approximately 60 miles from Chattanooga. Along the way, Tennessee farms dot the stunning landscape below the base of Chilhowee Mountain, before the route begins winding through the Cherokee National Forest towards Reliance. It takes about 1.25 hours, one way, to make the trip.

Is the Hiwassee River navigable?

All types of boats can navigate this stretch of the waterway, moving between many inlets and islands. Fishing is abundant in the main channel, inlets, and creeks along the way.

What class rapids are on the Hiwassee River?

Based on the International Scale of River Difficulty, the upper section of the Hiwassee River is primarily Class I (moving water with small waves, few obstructions) and Class II (easy rapids with wide, clear channels; some maneuvering required).

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