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:: The Ledges Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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The Ledges Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Tellico River |
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The Ledges Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Above Bald River Falls |
| Take Out: |
Below Jerrods Knee |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
110 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
2 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Tennessee Valley Authority; 800-238-2264. |
| Good Level: |
250-1,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Hazards: |
Undercut rocks and difficult rapids. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Numerous good campsites available in the area. |
| Location: |
In the Southeastern U.S. (TN), 210 miles Southeast of Nashville |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: From Tellico Plains, Tennessee, take the left fork off TN 68 onto TN 165 and continue about a quarter mile to the Tellico River. Take the right fork at the bridge and drive upstream 4 miles to the Oosterneck parking area on the right. At the forks bear right onto Tellico River Road and drive about 7 miles to the first bridge upstream of Bald River Falls.
Take-out: Located at the bridge 200 yards below Jerrods Knee. |
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