Hiwassee, TN

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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.