
The Hiwassee River is 5.5 miles of Class I and II whitewater.
Hiwassee Outfitters has the largest fleet on the river including rafts, inflatable kayaks, sit on top kayaks and tubes.
There are no age restrictions except for tubes (Ages 12 & Up)
Private boat shuttles are available for $10-20 dollars depending on the boat type
2008 Price List
Whitewater Trips
* Things to know about rafting the Hiwassee below *
4-6 Man Raft
$17.00 per person (4 person
minimum = $68)
2-Man Inflatable Kayak
$44.00 each
1-Man Inflatable Kayak $30.00 each
1-Man Sit-On-Top Kayak (hard plastic)
$30.00 each
48" River Tube $20.00 (Ages 12 &
Up)
(Prices are Subject to change)
* Things you Should Know about Rafting the Hiwassee *
The price includes Shuttle, Lifejacket, and Paddle rental
Sales tax is not included in the price (9.025 % in TN)
Reservations are highly recommended on weekends and holidays
Each person will have to sign a waiver of liability located at the bottom of this page
Private boat shuttles are available for $10-20 dollars depending on the boat type
The trip is self-guided
Trip takes about 2-4 hours depending on the size of the boat taken
You will be taken upstream 6 miles and will float back to your vehicles at the facility
Water temperature is cold at around 54 degrees Fahrenheit
Some type of shoes should be worn other than flip flops because the river has very sharp rocks
You will get wet! We are not responsible for lost items or damaged electronics
Coolers can be brought except Styrofoam
Three things that are prohibited on the river: Glass, Styrofoam, and alcohol
While riding the shuttle, stay seated and keep all body parts inside the truck
Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the river
While rafting, stay in the middle channel of the river and go left of all the major islands
The first bridge you will come to is the end of the trip and you will exit on the left side of the river
Restrooms and showers are available to you before and after the trip
If any trouble erupts while on the river, there is a road during the first half of the trip on the right side of the river. Also, there is a railroad track that is on the left side of the river the whole way down and would consist of around a 5 mile walk back to our facility. Please make sure that if you leave the boat behind that it is pulled up on land and will not float away.
Hiwassee River Video Links:
Sit-On-Top Kayak Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Zy3QN-NQxqE
4 Foot Drop Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Zy3QN-NQxqE
Kayak Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wftafuwChKQ
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The White Rider |
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The Yellow Rider |
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Hiwassee 4 |
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The Takeout |
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The HO Dome |
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Hiwassee 5 |
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Working Hard |
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Hiwassee 1 |
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Hiwassee 6 |
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Hiwassee 2 |
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Hiwassee 3 |
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Hiwassee 7 |
Waiver of Liability
*You can print and bring this with you to speed signing up*
*Kids under the age 18 have to have a guardian sign for them*
*Each person rafting needs to sign a waiver*
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Participant Release of Liability and ***Read Before Signing*** Organization Name:________________________________________________ Participant Name:________________________________________________ In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the program, related events and activities, I the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. Participant's Name:__________________________________________________________Age:________Date:______________ For
Parents/Guardians of Participant of Minor Age (under age 18 at
time of registration) Parent/Guardian
Signature:________________________________________Date:________Emergency
Phone Number(s):_____________ |

155 Ellis Creek Road
Reliance, TN 37369