Mary Nell Point Rapid? This rapid is typically known as Oblique Rapid. The mileage listed for this
section is a little long, the total run is no more than 5 miles. There are more named rapids (in
order of the run) Eddy Rock, As-Good-As-It-Gets, Thread The Needle, Ledge Above Oblique, Oblique,
Stairsteps, Lunchstop side surf, Little Rock Island (river left) or 3 Bears (river right), The
Chutes (aka Funnel Rapid), and Devil's Shoals. jknkboaters@yahoo.com Edit

On Saturday (09-05-09), we went down the Hiwassee. The log jam was gone.

Went down the Hiwassee yesterday and saw the strainer associated with funnel rapid. It is located
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!

I'm gonna beat my wang til it taps out. I recieved word via the TSRA website that there is a nasty
strainer in the Chutes/ Needles/ Funnel rapid. I have heard it called all three names, but it is
the last named rapid before Devil Shoals. I did not see it personally as I ran the main line both
days this past weekend, but they say it is on the other side of the island on the right of the main
line. It is apprently on the pourover just to the right of the island. Here is the comment: There
is a log blocking the chute to river right of the main channel at the Needles. It is an extreme
hazard with lots of water flowing between it and the boulder that makes that move fun. Spread the
word. Can anyone confirm that this is there? Edit

Hiwassee Outfitters is at the typical takeout for this section. They should know all the details
you would want. http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com/

I have run the section from Reliance down to Gee Creek. We were camping there, so that is where we
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

Not really a comment, but a question. If you run past the bridge at Reliance to add on some miles,
what is the river like and what is the next take out point? Edit

I ran the hiwassee this past labour day. I couldn't tell if the water was up or not because some
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.

Ran this river this weekend with 2 generators going, and was very fun. A class II some III but a
easy river Edit

Ran this river on Nov 10th with just 1 GENERATOR, it was completely worth it and quite fun. The
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.

Shuttle Route.

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.

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.

A two unit release equals about 1200 cfs.

We went down in Mid June, the water was cold, but not unbareable. Hiwassee Outfitters really took
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.

Added a new gauge. Its about 10 miles or more down from the takeout. We'll give it a try and see if
we should keep it or not.