About Polk County, TN

North Georgia Mountains, Ocoee Whitewater Center, Copperhill Tennessee, Outdoor Recreation, Mountain Biking and Hiking, The Tanasi Trail System, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Outfitters

Just across the North Georgia state line is Copperhill Tennessee, home of The Ocoee Whitewater Center host to the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom competitions.  Managed by the Forest Service, the center is used for outdoor recreation but is an educational complex too.  The center consists of four acres, a 7200 square foot visitor's center, and offers a wide variety of recreational activities such as year round events, whitewater rafting, kayaking and mountain biking.  Picnic by the river, take a nature hike, or attend environmental educational programs. Call 877-692-6050 for more information.

The center is well known for its whitewater rafting but did you know there is a 30 mile hiking/biking trail system which is touted as having one of the premier mountain biking trail systems in the southern United States knows as The Tanasi Trail System?  Enjoy leisurely rides on a level double track trail or a blistering high-speed race down a single-track trail.

Interesting Things to Know:
Ocoee River drops overs 260 feet in five miles
Little flat water meaning non-stop action
14 rapids rated Class III-IV
Site was constructed for purpose of holding 1996 Olympic
Canoe and Kayak 
Managed by the Forest Service
Outfitters on site supply all necessary equipment & guide
Particpants must be 12 years or older for rafting
Located in the Cherokee National Forest

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Ducktown, Tennessee is just minutes from the Georgia and North Carolina state lines and is a outdoor enthusiast's playground. This area offers some of the best whitewater and adventure companies around. The surrounding National Forest provides untlimited hiking and mountain biking trails for those that want to stay a little dryer. Bring your camera - you have photo ops around every bend. Below are just a few of our favorite places to visit...

Ocoee Adventure Center
The whitewater rafting trips with the Ocoee Adventure Center are unsurpassed on the Ocoee River because we take our time and focus on quality, safety and big fun. Each of our Ocoee rafting trips spends 33% more time out on the water than other whitewater rafting outfitters.

Wildwater Rafting
Since 1971, Wildwater Ltd. Rafting's attention to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry. Providing high quality experiences on our adventure rafting trips is our number one priority.

Ocoee Rafting
As the oldest company on the Ocoee River, we have provided guided whitewater rafting adventures for 33 years. Since 1976 Ocoee Rafting has welcomed you to miles of challenging and exciting Class III and IV rapids on one of the country's premier rivers.

Ocoee Whitewater Center
Home of the 1996 Olympics, the Ocoee Whitewater Center is managed by the Forest Service as a multiple use recreational and educational complex. Consisting of a four-acre recreation area, the OWC offers water play, picnicking, hiking, biking, a nature-oriented gift shop, environmental education programs, a 7,200 sq. ft. visitors center, year-round special events, and provides the playground for whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Hiking Trails
Visit the Mountain Travel Guide Click on the State you are interested in, then choose the County within that State. On the County page you will find a link to the Waterfalls and Trails located within that County. on many states.

Blanche Manor
The staff at Blanche Manor are trained to give you a true mountain horseback riding experience. Whether a child, a new rider or a seasoned horse riding veteran, our staff will know exactly what horse is best suited for your needs, to insure a great riding experience.

Ducktown Basin Museum
The Ducktown Basin Museum is located on the Burra Burra Mine site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Exhibits interpret the mining and processing operations.