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Exertion brings vital physiological reactions when there are worthwhile goals to achieve. Without weariness there can be no real appreciation of rest, without hunger no enjoyment of food, without the ancient responses to the harsh simplicities of the environment that shaped mankind, a man cannot know the urges within him. Having known this during a period of life when I could satisfy the needs, I think I understand what wilderness can mean to the young men of today.

—Sigurd F. Olson

partOne

HIAWASSEE AND LITTLE TENNESSEE WATERSHED

TUSQUITEE CREEK

Tusquitee Creek heads up in Nantahala National Forest and runs along south of the Tusquitee Mountains. It flows primarily through a pastoral region before confluencing with the Hiawassee River downstream from Hayesville. The trip can be extended 2.5 miles by continuing on to the Hiawassee and paddling downstream to the second bend, coming close to CR 1300. Take out at the junction of CR 1345 with CR 1300.

MAPS: Shooting Creek, Hayesville (USGS); Clay (County)