Katy Lane to Nickajack Lake

This run takes about an hour and a half, with constant paddling and features lots of waves and long rapids, especially on the lower end, with only brief sections of flat water. Two 4' - 5'  falls/drops and a couple of fun slides are on upper section. Paddlers will encounter a few large surface rocks that are easy to avoid with a good line. Always go slow and check around bends, especially on the first lap if the water is high, as you could encounter a fallen tree. This creek is massive fun, excellent for beginners, but paddle with someone who already knows the creek. Just plan to make several 5 mile laps. Recommended level low: 1'6" High: 2'-3' Highest that I paddled was 4', but has been paddled at higher levels by class IV boaters. DIRECTIONS: From I-24, Wildwood exit 169, turn left on Highway 299/134, and go 4.6 miles to the upper put in. The middle put in is approximately 2 miles down at the gauge bridge. A huge plus is that the river is roadside, along Highway 134/I-24, all the way to the lake making for a very easy shuttle and you can pick whichtever section you want to paddle - upper/ middle/ lower.