Class IV New River, TN
New River to Leatherwood Ford (New River Bridge to Leatherwood Ford)
New River, for its first six miles is a placid stream, the drop in the last two miles picks up considerably and some Class II-III ledges appear. The last 7.5 miles are run on the Big South Fork River which contains several Class III-IV drops.
Section Details
| Trip Length | Full Day, 15.5 Miles |
| Notes | The only available camping along this section is back country permit only. http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/backcountry-hiking-and-camping.htm |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | No |
| Manager | National Park Service |
| Wild & Scenic | No |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information | http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/riverrundescriptions.htm |
| Description | American Whitewater |
