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We need your pictures, and articles, you don't need to know HTML or other computer skills, submit your articles via email and we will post it here! As long as you know how to e-mail we can handle the rest..

Our goal is to get information out as easily as possible

 

Also you will get full credit with your name on the article just like you would in a magazine.

 

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"The Smokies" Mountain Creeks

Tennessee Streams Only-and areas surrounding Smokies in Tennessee

 

 

 

 

Use the  search box below if you can't find

the creek you are looking for on the list below

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

"The Smokies" Mountain Creeks

Tennessee Streams Only-and areas surrounding Smokies in Tennessee

 

 

  

Use the  search box below if you can't find

the creek you are looking for on the list below

only search W.R.W.W

Uncheck box if looking for a AW Listing

 

These creeks are listed in alphabetical order and classification. AND sometimes listed twice due to  THEIR nicknames (see below)

 

 Alum Cave-Walker Camp Prong    Class V.5

 Doe River -Gorge  Blevins Bridge to Highway 19e  Class IV.3

Doe, Laurel Fork Dennis Cove to Hampton  Class V

Elk River  Class V

 Little River  Sinks Section    Class IV.3

 Little River -Elbow to "Y"     Class  III.3

 Little Pigeon, Middle Prong  Buck Fork to Ramsay Prong     Class IV-V


 
Little Pigeon, Middle Prong  1. Ramsey Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead     Class V


  Little Pigeon, Middle Prong . "Ramsey's Cascades" trailhead to Porters Creek confluence Class IV.8

 
Little Pigeon, Middle Prong . Porter's Creek Confluence to Hwy 73      Class III.7

 
Little Pigeon, Middle Prong  Highway 73 to Richardson Cove     Class III.4

 
Little Pigeon, West Prong, Roaring Fork  Second Bridge down to Park Boundary     Class IV.7

 
Little Pigeon, West Prong .Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area     Class V

 
Little Pigeon, West Prong  Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook     Class V

 
Little Pigeon, West Prong .Campbell Overlook to Sugarlands Visitor Center     Class IV.7


  Lynn Camp Prong    Class IV.5

  Nolichucky River -Gorge    Class III

  Panther Creek    Class IV.5

  Pigeon River -Below Powerhouse     Class III.3

  Pigeon River -Lower       Class II.3

  Road Prong -Upper      Class V.3

  Road Prong-Above West Confluence     Class V.2

  Walker Camp Prong      Class IV.5

  Watauga River- Gorge Section     Class IV.5

  Watauga River Lower Section     Class II.6

  West Prong -Road Prong     Class V.3

 

Town Creek Class 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Btw the picture above is Kirk Williams kickin' arse on Middle Creek,

       and yes that is a cave he is handpaddling into! For a better shot Click Here

 

      Photo by Ryan Allen

 

Author's side note:

As I researched these creeks, I found many ideas, articles and opinions.  The format and organization that is represented on this webpage is one that did not seem to be represented by the other ideas out there.  It is certainly possible that someone else has employed this before. If so, I apologize for the lack of attribution, but note that I did arrive independently at all of my conclusions and opinions for the write-ups for these creeks. As we try to capture details of the rapids and creeks, remember that they have been there for generations before we “discovered” them for ourselves.

 

If you happen to a take an interest in this section, please report back through the feedback on your experiences and recommendations. This is "open source collaboration" in every since of the word (to borrow a phase from the software industry) and it will strengthen this website for all of us. You will get full credit for any help given, and ANY help is fully appreciated. Your pictures are fully appreciated also.

 

 

 

 

                                    

 

                 

***Warning label***

Whitewater paddling is VERY Dangerous, and you should get instruction before ever attempting even to paddle flatwater. One of contributors to this web site has personally helped bury 3 kayaking friends, this isn't a joke. Whitewater paddling can ruin your life through accidents and can effect your family and friends throughout a lifetime.

The information on this page is incomplete, inaccurate, and very unreliable.   Use with caution.  Whitewater paddling is a dangerous sport and the information here is not a substitute for actual knowledge and skill.  The authors are not liable for your actions. Go ahead and kill yourself if you want to, but don't blame others for you actions and decisions that you will make on and off the river.

***Warning label***

 

 

Our hemlocks are dying on the ridge due to the woolly adelgid infestation. You can find out more at the Save Our Hemlocks website: http://www.saveourhemlocks.org/

 

To learn even more click here

 

The Picture below is depressing to say the least...

 

 

 

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Picture courtesy of KnoxNews.com

 

 

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