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Paddlesports Schools:Zoar Outdoor |
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Charlemont, MA
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:: Goulds Bend Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Goulds Bend Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Obed River |
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Goulds Bend Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Bishop Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Adams Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
30 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
10 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Tennessee Valley Authority; 800-238-2264. |
| Good Level: |
3,500-10,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, December
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Most of this trip is trough a deep isolated gorge gradually increasing in gradient, creating tight and technical conditions with boulders and strainers throughout. Offers a Class V rapid that most boaters portage and a Class IV that can knock you around. Otherwise the rapids are Class II-III. |
| Hazards: |
Deadfalls, flash flooding, strainers, difficult rapids and undercut rocks. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Developed camping is available at Cumberland Mountain State Park off US 127 about 6 miles south of Crossville, Tennessee. Frozen Head State Park, off TN 62 five miles east of Wartburg, is on the other side of the watershed. |
| Location: |
In the Southeastern U.S. (TN), 114 miles East of Nashville |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Bishop Bridge (US 127 Bridge) is located 3 miles north of Crossville, Tennessee and about 200 yards off I-40.
Take-out: From eastbound I-40 turn left onto Genesis Road and drive north for about 8 miles to Adams Bridge. |
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