Savage Gulf

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Savage Creek, TN

Savage Gulf



Photo courtesy of:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/243/450206430_68c11cceb2.jpg?v=0

Water Quality (1 bad 3 good)

Scenery (1 bad 3 good)

Maps:

Watershed Map (to find location and size of creek) Click Here
Special thanks to Steve Zerefos for making the map.

Topo Map: Click Here
A special thanks to Randy Hale of NorthRiverGeographic for the map



5.7 Miles

Avg Gradient 130 fpm

Max Gradient 250 fpm
Class IV.3

River Description

The run is ILLEGAL.

It has been run by friends, and according to them we really aren't missing anything. There is a nice 27 footer, but "DW" told me he hit rock=pain. It takes a lot of water due to the sink holes, and you still have to hike due to the sinkholes...no matter if it is really high or really low...and with that others creeks are running when Savage is...and how can we be stewards if we can't help protect a State Natural Area with numerous endangered plants when tromping around in the woods.
That said ...you should hike the area, it is one of the last virgin forest in the area ,and hikes can be had, by a permit and on a guided tour with a ranger.
Look elsewhere to go boat ....



         Savage Falls (Click on Falls to see a Quicktime movie, You must have quicktime installed in your browser.



Video from :

http://www.backpackcamp.com/SavageGulf.html

***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...

Picture courtesy of KnoxNews.com