Put In

Put In is a whitewater access point on the North River in Monroe County, Tennessee. The North River is a medium-sized stream (Stream Order 5) with a total length of 106.22 miles and an average flow of 252.26 cubic feet per second. This put-in location is positioned near the headwaters of the system, with approximately 1629 miles of river distance to the mouth. The river features a moderate gradient of 5.2 feet per mile average slope and an elevation range of 548 feet total drop across its length.

With an average velocity of 2.08 feet per second and a drainage area of 373 square miles, the North River provides whitewater paddling opportunities suitable for boaters comfortable with moving water. The moderate gradient and stream order indicate this section likely contains Class II to Class III whitewater characteristics, making it appropriate for intermediate paddlers. The drainage area suggests adequate water volume for paddling throughout most of the year, though flow will vary seasonally.

Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for moving water conditions and plan their trip accordingly. Water levels and conditions can change based on seasonal precipitation and upstream tributary inputs. This location provides access to a scenic section of East Tennessee whitewater.