Chickamauga Dam Lock Kayak Tour by Chattanooga Guided Adventures
Overview
Inclusions
- Kayak, Lifejacket, Paddle, Guide, Group Throw-bag, Group Towline, Group First Aid Kit, Kayak Light
- Private transportation
What to expect
Try the unique guided experience of locking through Chickamauga Dam from the seat of a kayak. You will paddle into the 120 ft tall lock and the massive gates will close behind you. Your guide will connect the boats to a moving anchor at the side of the lock to secure all of the passengers on the trip. The lockmaster slowly empties the water in the lock from Chickamauga lake into the Tennessee River below the dam. As the water empties the lock, you slowly descend into the depth of the lock to match the river level below the dam. The massive doors in front of you open and your guide will lead you into the river where the paddling tour continues. This is a truly unique Chattanooga kayaking experience.
Stop At:
• Chickamauga Dam Tennessee River Park, 4631 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406-1056
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Nic and Zach were extremely professional and fun guides. I had never been through the lock before, which made the trip that much cooler. The whole experience was a fantastic, and I'll definitely be doing more trips with these guys!
Nic and Zach were extremely professional and fun guides. I had never been through the lock before, which made the trip that much cooler. The whole experience was a fantastic, and I'll definitely be doing more trips with these guys!Great trip! Zach was a great guide and had so much knowledge of the area. The lock experience was really cool. It’s an easy trip good for beginners.
Great trip! Zach was a great guide and had so much knowledge of the area. The lock experience was really cool. It’s an easy trip good for beginners.This was a fun trip that I would highly recommend for any person beginner and beyond. The guide was professional and knowledgeable making the experience all the smoother.
This was a fun trip that I would highly recommend for any person beginner and beyond. The guide was professional and knowledgeable making the experience all the smoother.What a surprise! I’ve lived in Chattanooga for 3 years and I had no idea this kind of paddle trip was possible. It was a super fun and unique experience paddling through the dam. And in addition to that our guide Nic was very professional and made sure we all were supported and safe on the water....
What a surprise! I’ve lived in Chattanooga for 3 years and I had no idea this kind of paddle trip was possible. It was a super fun and unique experience paddling through the dam. And in addition to that our guide Nic was very professional and made sure we all were supported and safe on the water. Thank you!My husband and I had the unique- dare I say “privileged” opportunity - to explore and enjoy a 3-hour kayak tour through the Chickamauga Dam Lock. We were first time kayakers; Zach and Nick did everything right to ensure we were knowledgeable as well as comfortable with our equipment before headin...
My husband and I had the unique- dare I say “privileged” opportunity - to explore and enjoy a 3-hour kayak tour through the Chickamauga Dam Lock. We were first time kayakers; Zach and Nick did everything right to ensure we were knowledgeable as well as comfortable with our equipment before heading out on the Tennessee River. As a retired educator, I can only commend these men for their chronological and logistical steps to make sure this thrilling trip was an outstanding adventure AND safe. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!!This was by far one of the best tour experiences my husband and I have ever had. Perfect even if you're brand new to kayaking. Not only was going through the dam lock an amazing experience but our guide Zach provided so much interesting information on the history of the dam, the river and the lo...
This was by far one of the best tour experiences my husband and I have ever had. Perfect even if you're brand new to kayaking. Not only was going through the dam lock an amazing experience but our guide Zach provided so much interesting information on the history of the dam, the river and the local wildlife. We can't wait to come back and try another of their tours.