Paddling Tennessee: A Guide to 38 of the State's Greatest Paddling Adventures (Paddling Series)

Tennessee truly has something for every paddler, whether float trips down dark water trails of swamp rivers or kayaking excursions along whitewater streams. __Paddling Tennessee__ describes the best and most accessible routes, thirty-eight classics in all, including Reelfoot Lake and the Hatchie River in the west; the Volunteer State's contribution to great rivers of the world—the Duck; and the crown jewel of Southern Appalachian paddling destinations—the Hiwassee River. Carefully chosen to suit most beginning to intermediate paddlers, each route provides access to wilderness for city residents and visitors alike.

Tennessee truly has something for every paddler, whether float trips down dark water trails of swamp rivers or kayaking excursions along whitewater streams. Paddling Tennessee describes the best and most accessible routes, thirty-eight classics in all, including Reelfoot Lake and the Hatchie River in the west; the Volunteer State’s contribution to great rivers of the world—the Duck; and the crown jewel of Southern Appalachian paddling destinations—the Hiwassee River. Carefully chosen to suit most beginning to intermediate paddlers, each route provides access to wilderness for city residents and visitors alike.

 

Look inside to find:
• Detailed river descriptions and directions
• Maps showing access points and river miles
• Level of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and otherhazards
• Where to call for up-to-the minute information on floating conditions
• Gear and packing recommendations specific to the state’s conditions

"This guidebook offers trips covering every corner of Tennessee. The paddles are divided into the three primary regions of the state: West Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and East Tennessee. Each paddle included in the book is chosen as a day trip, though overnight camping can be done where noted. With each of these waterways the author sought out a combination of scenery, paddling experiences, ease of access (including shuttling when necessary), and a reasonable length for day tripping"-- Provided by publisher