Hiwassee, Tennessee, US
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2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance
| Usual Difficulty |
II (for normal flows) |
| Length |
5.8 Miles |
Gauge Information
River Description
The Hiwassee River is designated as a Tennessee State Scenic River. The river is beautiful, clear
and wide. As noted by William Nealey in his Whitewater Home Companion. Southeastern
Rivers. Vol. 1, "this is an excellent river for family outtings, canoeing, tubing, rafting
and beginning whitewater instruction." This five mile plus section offers several playful Class 2
rapids, and with its width, the opportunity for many lines. For the most part, the best water is
near river left and on the left channels around the islands.
In In addition to the internet link for the TVA above, that paddler can obtain the predicted
release for the following day by calling the TVA flow number: 800-238-2264 (toll-free) then
pressing 4, then 22, and then the # sign. If you call on a Friday (after 6pm) then you can obtain
the release predictions for Saturday and Sunday.
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Last Updated: 2010-08-01 00:31:33
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User Comments
Weekend 2010....check it out. It shows all the major rapids... http://www.vimeo.com/15007826
Class 3 section. The take out shown on this map is actually the put in for the class 2 section.
SOMEONE UPDATE THIS!
on the river right entrance to the rapid and is easily avoided if you stay along the main water
chute. No real other problems for kayakers... saw a tuber get stuck on it. Other than that it was
an awesome trip for everyone else on the river!
you would want. http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com/
took out, I know there is a picnic area on river left before that, but it is only about another
hour from Reliance to Gee Creek. There is one class II right where the TVA lines cross the
Hiwassee. That is all I recall, I am sure the overall current was nice, but the whitewater section
ends at Reliance as far as I know. Edit
what is the river like and what is the next take out point? Edit
rapids seemed bigger and others seemed smaller. Anywho is was a fun run and I defiantely recommend
it, especially for beginners. This is the river TSRA uses for their annual kayak and canoe school.
flat sections are a little scrapy but there are some new playspots that show up at low water and
devil shoals has a change to it. Make sure the 1 generator releases for at least 2 hours, 3 is
better. We out ran the water and had to wait for it to catch up to us, so pay attention to the
level and enjoy.
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From the Texaco station on TN 30. Turn right out of the station and take an immediate right onto
the bridge over the river. Take the first right turn after the bridge (Childress Creek Road, sign
for Roses' restaurant). Drive a few miles until you see a road off to your right - the two
businesses with signs are "Reliance Fly and Tackle" and the "Ocoee Outdoors Hiwassee
Outpost." Take a right here on the road between these two businesses. Keep on driving - you
will pass a few USFS parking areas, including the Towee Boating Site. You could put in here, but
you'll miss half the ride. When you reach the Powerhouse Boating Site, you've found the putin.<br>
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I don't know what kind of shuttle deal Hiwassee Outfitters runs. Webb Brothers (operates out of the
Texaco) charges $5 for a shuttle with kayak, $3 for just a person w/o a kayak. The shuttle ride is
short enough to drop off your boats at the putin, drive back, and take the shuttle back up. Or just
do that yourself.
care of us. The stretch we ran was a little over 6 miles. It had some nice, solid class II rapids
and several great surfing spots. Expect to paddle some flat water between the rapids. The Hiwassee
is pretty wide, we found the best rapids center or river left. We found a few holes, nothing that
wouldn't spit you out and if you like to play in holes, you will have fun with them.
we should keep it or not.