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Flat Water Paddling. Flat water paddling is a great way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, and is typically more relaxing and peaceful than whitewater paddling.

Canoers and kayakers alike appreciate the pleasures of flat water; it enables the participant a more contemplative view of wildlife in its natural habitat, and allows a safe place to practice paddling skills.

The Tennessee River system provides multiple flat water paddling opportunities, including the Tennessee River Blueway, a 48-mile canoe and kayak trail that runs from Chickamauga Dam to Nickajack Dam.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Stream Flows
For the benefit of fishermen and other recreational users, TVA offers a Reservoir Information Website. Release schedules on area dam-controlled rivers can cause currents to fluctuate greatly from hour to hour.

Outdoor Chattanooga strongly recommends checking stream flows before paddling any dam-controlled or free-flowing river.

TVA Stream Flow Information via phone: (423) 751-2264.

River Gauge Information: American Whitewater

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Area Flat Water Canoe and Kayak Rentals:
Chattanooga Nature Center - (423) 821-1160 ext. 112
Canoes for paddling on Lookout Creek

Outdoor Leadership at Southern Adventist University - (423) 236-2785 or 1-800-SOUTHERN, ext. 2785
Canoes, helmets, PFD's, canoe trailer, and other outdoor gear.

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Standup Paddleboard Rentals:
L2 Boards - (423) 531-7873 or email thecrew@l2boards.com

SUP Paddleboards - (423) 421-1403 or email michael@SUPpaddleboard.com

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Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Chickamauga Lake
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Harrison Bay
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Lookout Creek
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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North Chickamauga Creek
Difficulty level: ideal for beginners and families
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Sequatchie River
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Bledsoe County, TN
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South Chickamauga Creek
Difficulty level: family, leisure
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Tennessee River Blueway
Difficulty level: moderate to difficult
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN




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American Whitewater


Chattanooga Nature Center

Chattanooga Sea Kayakers

L2Boards - Standup Paddleboards

Lookout Rowing Club

Outdoor Leadership at Southern Adventist

SUP Paddleboards

Tennessee Valley Canoe Club

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