Coming down from top of the Smoky's, I took the side road Fighting Creek Gap Rd to avoid crowds.
It was highlight of the day. After a bit of climbing you will meet Little River at the fork with Elkmont Rd.
After that is all downhill, following river all the way. Don't rush, savour the moment, stop to cool down in the river. Water is pristine and refreshing. My first thought was how would be so much fun to go down those rapids with tube or kayak. Can you imagine over 20km of uninterrupted, class 1 or 2 rapids and you in the tube/kayak.
I have to come back.
At the point where I stopped is campground with the dam that created calm area for swimming.
Perfect location to finish the day. Close by BBQ restaurant offers river side patio dining with good food at reasonable prices.
Enjoy and respect.
Thanks

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Distance 19.1 km

Uphill 390 m

Downhill 640 m

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Thursday 25 December

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Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, United States

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