Little, Middle Prong

Known locally as 'Tremont,' this is the classic local creek run for boaters with a wide range of abilities in the greater Knoxville area. It runs frequently and provides a great introduction to the non-stop boofing experience to be found on harder runs like the West Prong, Upper Middle Prong Little Pigeon, and Big Creek. Many of the rapids are only class 3-3+, but there are at least 6 or 7 class 4's and given the run's continuity and compactness, as well as frequently shifting wood conditions, this run is a solid class 4 run. Like the West Prong, the run has a road beside it, so it is a little more boat-abusive than runs like hike up Elkmont or Big Creek. The road does provide the ability to lap incessantly, and the run has been done over 20 times in a day in the past, with laps as low as 8 minutes. If you haven't done it before and are new to class 4 boating, take your time and scout, b/c there are some places you don't want to be. There are many lines on most rapids, but a number of them only have one line that is pleasant.

Due to the run's continuity, it is hard to explain, but there is a rhythm to the creek that can be broken down by describing the big rapids, and assuming that everything in between is solid class 3-3+. If there are names to these rapids, let me know, but I don't think there is much point in naming them other than for the sake of describing the drops. Here is an attempt at a description:

The easiest way to putin is to walk to the footbridge over Lynn Camp Prong (the branch on your left at the confluence) and before crossing, turn to your left and walk down a 20-foot-long trail that puts you in below the

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