The Chute is a section of Cold Creek located in Fort Pillow State Historic Park in Tennessee. Paddlers can access The Chute via the Cold Creek boat launch in the John Tulley Wildlife Management Area. From there, paddle west on Cold Creek to the confluence with The Chute.

When paddling The Chute, stay to the left of the island. The Mississippi River Bluffs border the shoreline on the left. At the southern end of The Chute, paddlers should turn around and head back north to the island at the confluence with Cold Creek.

Safety is a key consideration when paddling The Chute. The current can become too strong and water levels too high for safe navigation at times. Paddlers should assess conditions carefully before attempting this route.

The area offers opportunities to view bottomland hardwood forests, wading birds, waterfowl, aquatic insects, and other wildlife indigenous to the refuge. Paddlers can enjoy fishing and take in views that showcase the natural landscape prior to settlement.

Fort Pillow State Historic Park is inaccessible from the water while paddling The Chute. However, paddlers can see the original fort entrance and bluffs created by the same glaciers that formed the Mississippi River when paddling on nearby Fort Pillow Lake.

The Cold Creek boat launch provides a gravel parking lot that can accommodate approximately 100 vehicles. However, there are no restroom facilities available at this access point.

Paddlers should be aware that Fort Pillow State Park, which manages some of the surrounding area, is closed from sunset to 8:00 AM. This may impact access and usage times for The Chute, though specific regulations for paddling this section may vary.