The Peaceful Bend

A slow, easy float through calm water and shaded overhangs — perfect for tubes, first-timers, and families with young kids.

2.5 milesDistance
~1.5 hoursDuration
EasyDifficulty

Townsend Classic

Our most popular route — a mix of gentle current and a few playful riffles, with mountain views the whole way down.

4 milesDistance
~2.5 hoursDuration
Easy–ModerateDifficulty

Cades Cove Overlook Run

A longer paddle for kayaks and canoes with the best wildlife spotting on the river — otters, herons, and the occasional deer at the bank.

6 milesDistance
~3.5 hoursDuration
ModerateDifficulty
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