Obed Wild and Scenic River - White Water Paddling
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As a day trip or overnighter, the Obed River is home to some of Tennessee’s most pristine and remote white water.
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As a day trip or overnighter, the Obed River is home to some of Tennessee’s most pristine and remote white water.
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Distance
35.0 miles
The part of the river that you can paddle covers a total of 35 miles, but you can easily do a day trip if that’s all you have time for.
Destination Distance From Downtown
40.0 miles
Difficulty
4 of 5 diamonds
Class II-IV rapids, with a few approaching class V at high water levels.
Time To Complete
2 days
The Obed River offers one of the longest stretches of white water in the Southeast, so you can spend a few hours or a few days out there.
Seasonality
All Seasons
The best flows are generally during winter and early spring, but it can be runnable any time of year after good rain, and kayaks can navigate the lower sections even at base flow.
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