Nickajack, Below Dam (TN River)
About
Nickajack, Below Dam (TN River) is a boat launch in Tennessee, about 2.8 miles from the town of New Hope. It gives boaters a put-in on the Tennessee River at the Nickajack area, below the dam. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to get on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 72°F with lows near 48°F, and April is similar at about 71°F and 46°F. The launch sits close to several other outdoor spots. Lake Nickajack Deep Water Soloing is about 2 miles away, and the Lcm Loop Trail and Pond Trail are each about 2.1 miles off. Paddlers looking for a different stretch can head to Long Island Creek, about 10 miles away across the state line in Alabama.
Location
Jasper
Tennessee
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–85°F and lows of 39–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bridgeport 5 Nw, AL weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high29° low
- Feb53° high32° low
- Mar62° high39° low
- Apr71° high46° low
- May78° high56° low
- Jun85° high64° low
- Jul88° high67° low
- Aug87° high66° low
- Sep82° high60° low
- Oct72° high48° low
- Nov60° high38° low
- Dec51° high32° low
Nearby
- Lake Nickajack Deep Water SoloingRock climbing2 mi
- Lcm Loop TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Pond TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Point Butress(Main Wall), TheRock climbing6.6 mi
- Predator WallRock climbing6.7 mi
- North EndRock climbing6.7 mi
- Bonny and Clyde Wall- AKA Drifters WallRock climbing6.7 mi
- Long Island CreekCanoeing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
