Ferry Road (TN River)

Ferry Road (TN River) is a boat launch on the Tennessee River in Tennessee, about half a mile from the town of South Pittsburg. It offers a put-in for getting out on the water close to town. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bridgeport, Alabama, about 6 miles away and at a similar elevation, show the warmest stretch running from June through August, with highs in the mid- to upper 80s and lows in the mid-60s. July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 88°F. May and September are milder, with highs near 78°F and 82°F. Spring warms quickly, from a typical April high of 71°F. October averages a high of 72°F and a low of 48°F. Winter is cool, with January highs around 48°F and lows near 29°F. December and February nights typically settle around freezing. The surrounding area adds options on land and rock. Lake Nickajack Deep Water Soloing, the Lcm Loop Trail and the Pond Trail all sit about 6 miles away. Climbers can also reach Predator Wall, roughly 7 miles from the launch.