Local Kayak Routes Information
Kayaking Routes
We've picked out a handful of local routes and added distances and times to make trip planning as easy as possible. The "Apx Time" is based on a flow rate of 60 cubic feet per second (ft3/s) so your time may be faster if you're paddling hard, or slower if you're just floating.
Flow Rate
Flow rate is something that we keep track of to estimate what the paddleing conditions are going to be.
The most popular route is #9 on the list below. Click here to check the current West Chickamauga creek flow rate.
Ideal conditions for beginner or young paddlers is 120 cfs and lower.
We do restrict rentals when the flow rate is over 300 cfs for the the safety of our customers and staff.
There is no lower limit flow rate but please consider adding time to the time suggestions below if the flow rate is 60 cfs or lower.
| Start | Finish | Distance | Apx Time | |
| #1 | Camp Jordan South | Camp Jordan - North | 1.65 mi | 1 hour |
| #2 | Camp Jordan South | Tennessee River | 14.51 mi | 8 hours |
| #3 | Cloud Springs | Camp Jordan South | 4.8 mi | 3 hours |
| #4 | Cloud Springs | Camp Jordan North | 6.45 mi | 4 hours |
| #5 | Lee & Gordon's Mills | O'Charlie's | 10.02 mi | 6 hours |
| #6 | Lee & Gordon's Mills | Cloud Springs | 13.66 mi | 7 hours |
| #7 | Lee & Gordon's Mills | Camp Jordan | 18.46 - 20.11 mi | 10 hours |
| #8 | Lee & Gordon's Mills | Tennessee River | 32.97 mi | 17 hours |
| #9 | O'Charlie's | Cloud Springs | 3.64 mi | 2 hours |
| #10 | O'Charlie's | Camp Jordan South | 8.44 mi | 5 hours |
| #11 | Graysville Bridge (Upstream) | Ringgold High School | 9.55 mi | 5.5 hours |
| #12 | Graysville Bridge (Downstream) | Camp Jordan | 6.25 mi | 4 hours |
