Hiwassee

3. Reliance to U.S. 411 Bridge(Lower Hiwassee)

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Philip Young

Jul 11, 2024


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Forrest Easterly

Nov 24, 2016


There is ample current on the lower Hiwassee. With TVA's regular release on the upper, the lower receives good water and it will carry you down to your selected takeout without much paddling involved.

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Forrest Easterly

Nov 24, 2016


A sandy beach located in the 'gap' where the Hiwassee exits the mountains. There is a class II/II+ rapid just upstream of the beach.

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Forrest Easterly

Nov 24, 2016


Passing the Webb Brother's farm in Reliance.

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Forrest Easterly

Nov 24, 2016


Typical scenery from Reliance to Gee Creek. There is ample current on this stretch to aide with the paddling.

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Forrest Easterly

Nov 24, 2016


Located at the tail end of the class II/II+ rapid.