Hiwassee River
Polk County, Tennessee
Uploaded by Bivy Team
02 :19 hrs
5.6 mi
104 ft
III
Located in the Cherokee National Forest, this popular dam-controlled whitewater river has a swift current that cuts through a beautiful mountainous setting. Just below the put-in you will quickly encounter a series of Class II+ rapids. The adventure is short and many will do it twice in one day. Take-out is on river left near Webb Brothers Country Store. Releases start at 10 or 11am and it is best to launch by 12. For release info call 805-632-2264.
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Hiwassee River | Polk County, Tennessee
Located in the Cherokee National Forest, this popular dam-controlled whitewater river has a swift current that cuts through a beautiful mountainous setting. Just below the put-in you will quickly encounter a series of Class II+ rapids. The adventure is short and many will do it twice in one day. Take-out is on river left near Webb Brothers Country Store. Releases start at 10 or 11am and it is best to launch by 12. For release info call 805-632-2264.