White's Creek (Rhea County)

Here is my assessment of White's Creek levels.

6 inches is really low but you don't have to get out of your boat to complete the run. Most paddlers would not drive a long distance for this level.

1 foot is low but still good enough to drive for. The play spots toward the end of the run start getting better at this level.

1.5 feet is getting better. You could choose to paddle other stuff at this gauge height like Fall Creek. Other folks have run Piney Creek (Tiny Piney) at 1.5 but I figure it is probably bony at 1.5 feet.

2.0 feet is probably the optimum play level for mere mortals like me on White's Creek proper. Piney Creek (Tiny Piney) is good at 2.0 feet. Fall Creek is getting better at 2.0 feet.

2.5 feet is really nice. Beginners who are unfamiliar with the White's Creek watershed will start to put their roll to the test at this level.

3.0 feet is when Mammy's Creek starts to be runnable and fun. The adventurous crew might consider Upper White's Creek/Lower White's creek combo at 3.0 feet.

3.5 feet and above is when I start taking all factors (air temp, crew ability etc.) into consideration when I choose what style of boat (creeker or play) to bring.

4.0 feet still has play. The holes start getting noticeably larger and some of your eddies are in the bushes. White's Creek regularly sees boaters when it is above 4.0 feet. Some people prefer it that way. It's not a beginner run at 4 feet though.

I hope this helps.
Kemper Begley