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The riverside alternates between farmlands and woodlands in Section A, while below Lost Bridge it becomes heavily forested, except where CR 1114 occasionally hits it. The area near Franklin and around much of Macon County is widely known for its great mineral deposits and is certainly a rock hound’s heaven.

The “Little T” is one of the few rivers in North Carolina that lends itself to overnight canoe camping. Generally speaking, there is enough water to carry gear, while the rapids aren’t so formidable that the paddler is likely to finish the day with wet provisions. Unfortunately, there aren’t many streams remaining that can claim both these qualities. The good ones have either been dammed, leaving nothing but flat water, are too shallow to carry the necessary equipment, or are too rough to maneuver through rapids with the extra weight in the boat.

Be aware that much of the land along the Little Tennessee is in private ownership, so paddlers should seek permission before camping. The Needmore tract is managed by the Wildlife Resources Commission.