Review:

Stretching from the Appalachia Dam to the Tennessee River at Blythe’s Ferry, Hiwassee River is a 55-mile waterway that flows through the Cherokee National Forest and past historic towns like Charleston and Reliance.

The upper section of the river features gentle whitewater rapids and is popular with tubers and rafters, while the middle and lower sections are much calmer and offer excellent fishing, boating, and stand-up paddleboarding opportunities.

Visitors can bring their own equipment to float down the river, but plenty of companies renting tubes and inflatable kayaks can be found in the area during the summer.

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