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      • SGT. ALVIN C. YORK SHP
      • CORDELL HULL BIRTHPLACE
      • PICKETT CCC STATE PARK
      • STANDING STONE STATE PARK
      • COLDITZ COVE CL II AREA
      • POGUE CREEK CANYON CL II
      • TWIN ARCHES CLASS II SNA
      • RUGBY STATE NATURAL AREA
      • BIG SOUTH FORK
      • TN STATE PARKS LISTING
      • TN STATE NATURAL AREAS
      • SUNSET MARINA
      • DALE HOLLOW FISH HATCHERY
      • SEVENTY SIX FALLS
      • OBED WILD & SCENIC RIVER
      • DANIEL BOONE NAT FOREST
      • CHARIT CREEK LODGE
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    • Whitewater Kayak Rentals
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  • Kayak Trips
    • Wolf River
    • Spring Creek - Albany, KY
    • Area Kayaking
    • Area Waterfalls
  • Kayak Resources
    • American Whitewater
    • River Flow - Wolf River
    • Local Weather Conditions
    • TVA Rainfall Guage Data
    • RainPursuit
    • Tennessee Riverkeeper
    • USGS Streamer
    • TWRA Trout Stockings
    • Ace Kayaking School
    • WW Southern Appalachians
  • About
    • Organizations We Support
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • Area Attractions
    • SGT. ALVIN C. YORK SHP
    • CORDELL HULL BIRTHPLACE
    • PICKETT CCC STATE PARK
    • STANDING STONE STATE PARK
    • COLDITZ COVE CL II AREA
    • POGUE CREEK CANYON CL II
    • TWIN ARCHES CLASS II SNA
    • RUGBY STATE NATURAL AREA
    • BIG SOUTH FORK
    • TN STATE PARKS LISTING
    • TN STATE NATURAL AREAS
    • SUNSET MARINA
    • DALE HOLLOW FISH HATCHERY
    • SEVENTY SIX FALLS
    • OBED WILD & SCENIC RIVER
    • DANIEL BOONE NAT FOREST
    • CHARIT CREEK LODGE

Trip Options

CLASS I-II - WOLF RIVER TRIPS

Dry Creek - Wolf River Confluence

Lapfest! - Wolf River Kayaking (1-2 Hours or go back for more!)

Put-In: Chapman Branch 

Take-Out: Wolf River Outdoors Kayak Launch / Stephens Cove Rd 

Distance: ~.6 mi or ~1.1 mi

Avg Gradient: 25 fpm 

Class: II

Notes: Very short shuttle - this stretch is primarily class II rapids.

Wolf River

6 Mile - Wolf River Kayaking (1/2 Day)

Put-In: Stokley R. West Bridge (Hwy 325/Red Hill Rd - Stokley West Rd) 

Take-Out: S Ford Rd. Bridge 

Distance: ~6.2 mi

Avg Gradient: 16 fpm 

Class: I-II

Massive overhanging shelf at the Cave Rapid

12 Mile - Wolf River Kayaking (Full Day)

Put-In: Stokley R. West Bridge (Hwy 325/Red Hill Rd - Stokley West Rd) 

Take-Out: Hwy 111 Bridge (public ramp / sandbar under the bridge)

Distance: ~12.5 mi

Avg Gradient: 14 fpm 

Class: I-II


Class I - Wolf River Trips

Suspension bridge at Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park

Wolf River Confluence to Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park (1-2 HOURS)

Put-In: From Wolf River Loop  

Take-Out: Homestead Loop Trail (river-left) 

Distance: ~1.0 mi

Class: I

WOLF RIVER - DALE HOLLOW LAKE (2-4 Hours)

Put-In: Hwy 111 Bridge (public ramp / sandbar under the bridge)  

Take-Out: Gunnels Camp Boat Ramp

Distance: ~2.3 mi 

Class: I

Notes: The Burning of Hale's Mill (Historical Marker) is located just downstream from the Highway 111 Bridge on river-right.  

36° 36.252′ N, 85° 7.206′ W 

8 MILE - WOLF RIVER KAYAKING (1/2 DAY)

Put-In: From Wolf River Loop  

Take-Out: Stokley R. West Bridge (Hwy 325/Red Hill Rd - Stokley West Rd) 

Distance: ~7.8 mi

Class: I

Notes: Mandatory portage above the dam/gristmill at Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park. 3-4 hours / 1/2 Day Trip depending on river flow, fishing, etc. 

Contact us directly for guided Wolf River trips (options include: day trips/kayak camping). Individual & Group Rates available. Waivers are required.

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