Take Out

This take-out access point on the Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on this significant stream. The Nolichucky River is a large river system with a total length of 113.54 miles, dropping 1043 feet over its course with an average gradient of 9.2 feet per mile, which creates consistent whitewater conditions suitable for kayaking and canoeing. With an average flow of 2421 cubic feet per second and velocity of 3.30 feet per second, the river provides moderate to challenging water conditions depending on water levels and specific section.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a river with significant current and continuous gradient typical of Appalachian whitewater. The Nolichucky River drains 1714 square miles and represents a large river system (Stream Order 7) that requires appropriate skill and equipment for safe navigation. This take-out location allows paddlers to exit the river after completing upstream sections of their journey.