M.A. Patterson

M.A. Patterson is a boat ramp access point on the Sequatchie River in Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The Sequatchie River is a large river classified as stream order 6, with a significant drainage area of 587 square miles and an average flow of 1231 cubic feet per second. The river has a notable gradient averaging 15.2 feet per mile, which creates moderate current conditions in this area. With an average velocity of 2 feet per second, paddlers and boaters should expect moving water conditions rather than still pools.

The access point is located in the upper portion of the Sequatchie River system, approximately 537 miles from the river mouth. The river in this region transitions through varying elevations with a total drop of 1756 feet across its 115.79-mile length. Water conditions at this location will reflect the typical characteristics of a flowing river system with moderate current and good water volume. Boaters should be prepared for river navigation and aware of the consistent downstream flow.