Hiwassee

2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance

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June 5, 2006

Trip Report

ReporterRobert Butera

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.

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