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Labor Day Weekend on the Hiwassee River, Class 2 fun in Tennessee

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Labor Day Weekend on the Hiwassee River, Class 2 fun in Tennessee

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We must have a minimum of 6 registered before August 14th or the trip may be cancelled.

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This weekend is for both paddlers and NON-PADDLERS.

There are a lot of activities in the area for non-paddlers.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read this event description ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE so you'll know what our rules and recommendations are. ******** READ BEFORE PAYING----------THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION***

This is a Class 2 river, but it is a great beginner class 2. The rapids all have great recovery pools below them in case of a swim.

If you are comfortable on Class 1, and think you are ready to move up then this is the ideal trip to try that. We do have a few sit on top whitewater boats if you don't think you are ready for a spray skirt. Check with me if you have any doubts about doing this trip. The outfitters also rent rafts and inflatable kayaks.

We are staying in a 4-bedroom, 3 bath, house in Reliance. It is about 10 minutes from the take-out at Hiwassee Outfitters.

Cost is for the weekend. That includes a bed for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, Breakfast and Dinner Saturday, Breakfast and Dinner Sunday and Breakfast on Monday. I will also have makings for sandwiches for lunch Saturday, Sunday and Monday. So that gets you three nights in the house plus 5 meals (and 3 lunches). Trust me, that is cheaper than staying in a local hotel and then driving down the road and eating in one of the local spots, and our food is better!

There are several price options
1st. Couple in a private room, King bed. $900.00 (1 available)
2nd. Couple in private room, double bed. $850.00 (1 available)
3rd. Single bed in a shared bedroom, $400.00 (6 available)
4th. Sit on Top, white-water kayak. $100.00. (4 available)

If you prefer to rent a sit inside white-water boat, please contact me or Dustin.

THIS IS A CLASS II RIVER. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO PADDLE A HARD KAYAK IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PADDLING AT THIS LEVEL. YOU CAN PADDLE A REC BOAT IF YOU PREFER BUT HELMETS AND SPRAY SKIRTS ARE REQUIRED. I have extra helmets. Sit on tops boats are also fine on this river. We do have some non-paddlers who plan to take either rubber ducks or rafts down the river. If you have no interest in paddling, there is a lot to do in the area. Beautiful hiking and a winery you can check out.

THIS IS A FUN GUIDED TRIP, NOT A CLASS! We will be paddling Saturday and Sunday. If you want to paddle Monday, we will discuss options. Trips will be led by qualified guides.

Do respond on here but you do not have a spot until you follow this link and register:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
If you have any questions, feel free to call me or Dustin.
John Miller, 678-549-4950 Dustin Miller, 770-715-4282

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
10:00 PM
Reliance
· Reliance, TN
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$400.00
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