Kayaking - Fancher Falls, Tn - Chasing Waterfalls 7.18 miles
Started at 11:35, Paddling Time , Elapsed Time 3:06, 2.9 mph avg speed
We got to the parking lot unloaded our kayaks and had a tailgate lunch with a beautiful view of the water.We put in at Johnson Chapel rec area and paddled out past the markers to the right. We then passed Cookeville boat marina on our left we were paddling against the current and we had a slight headwind so it was hard paddling out. We turned up in to the channel towards Fancher Falls. The waterway Narrows as you get closer to the falls and there are some pretty white Rocky Bluffs on the left near to the water we paddled as far as we could and then we walked up to the falls. You do have to be careful walking because there are some slippery spots and even some muddy spots. This time I was brave and walked up the rocks to the waterfall. It would’ve been cool to go under but it was way too cool, the water was cold. So I stayed long enough for a photo and headed back down the rocky face. It was easier paddling down the waterway as the waterfall water was pushing us, but not a lot. And once we got out into The larger waterway it was easier paddling back to the launch.
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This is the Cookeville Boat Marina.
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First view of the falls through the trees.
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We couldn't paddle up the creek any further.
There were too many exposed rocks and the water was shallow. |
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Trying to maneuver through the rocks.
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We finally had to park our boats and walk from here.
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If you look close, you can see the outside deck
of the house that sits above the waterfall. |
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This is the mist seen from the rocks.This water
was blowing against me and it was COLD!
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Can you see Scotty down below?
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Lake paddling is not always easy because there is not always much current.
But - look at the beautiful reflections we saw today! |
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