The Clinch River is a river that flows southwest for more than 300 miles (480 km) through the Great Appalachian Valley in the U.S. states of Virginia and Tennessee, gathering various tributaries, including the Powell River, before joining the Tennessee River in …

The Clinch River is the crown of the mountain empire flowing southwestward from its origin near the town of Tazewell, the Clinch travels some 135 miles, reaching portions of Tazewell, Russell, Wise, and Scott counties on its way to the Tennessee state line.

Clinch River, river rising in Tazewell county, southwestern Virginia, U.S., and flowing about 300 miles (480 km), generally southwest, through the Great Appalachian Valley into eastern Tennessee.

Dec 5, 2024 · Once developed, Clinch River State Park will highlight the Clinch River’s natural, historical and recreational resources. It will be the first blueway state park in Virginia. It will consist of several smaller (250-400 acres) anchor properties connected by multiple canoe/kayak access points along a 100-mile stretch of the Clinch River.

Flowing from Norris Dam, 13 miles to Clinton, the Clinch River is home to Rainbow and Brown Trout, the state record Brown Trout was caught in the Clinch. Class I water (with occasional spots of Class II), great for families and those seeking a leisurely drift through Southern Appalachia. From I-75, take Exit 122 (Clinton/Norris).

35 varieties of freshwater mussels and 19 rare fish species call the Clinch River home, including the pygmy madtom, a tiny, endangered catfish that is found in only one other river — the Duck River, in Tennessee.

The Clinch River rises in Southwest Virginia near Tazewell, Virginia and flows nearly 300 miles southwest through the Great Appalachian Valley, gathering various tributaries including the Powell River before joining the Tennessee River in East Tennessee.

Jun 24, 2024 · The Clinch River is the crown jewel of southwest Virginia for its rugged character, spectacular scenery, and great diversity of aquatic life. From its headwaters near Tazewell, the Clinch flows some 135 miles through the most remote corner of the Old Dominion on its way to the Tennessee state line.

Nov 21, 2023 · The Clinch River begins near Richlands, Virginia. About half of this river system starts out in Virginia while the last half ends in Tennessee. It does not flow into any reservoirs in Virginia, but once it reaches Tennessee you will see that …

Jun 7, 2019 · Location: The Clinch River forms in Tazewell County, Va., flowing unfettered through Southwest Virginia on its way to Tennessee, where it encounters two dams before joining the Tennessee River. How to access: The Virginia section of the Clinch hosts numerous launch and take-out sites.