Access Site
NC
Put In Launch below High Falls
City: NC
County: Jackson
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.20417000, -83.16018000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Tuckasegee River at Barker's Creek, NC
14.5 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV+
Put-in
Tuckasegee, West Fork - Thorpe Dam to Thorpe Powerhouse on Tuckasegee Reservoir
143 ft/mi
Current Conditions
About This Access Site
Put In Launch below High Falls is a whitewater put-in access point on the Tuckasegee River's West Fork in Jackson County, North Carolina. This location serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of the Tuckasegee system. The site is positioned below High Falls, which means paddlers launching here will encounter the water conditions downstream of this notable feature. This is a technical section of river suited for paddlers with whitewater experience and proper skills.
The West Fork of the Tuckasegee is known for its whitewater character, with moderate to fast-moving currents and various obstacles typical of mountain streams in western North Carolina. Paddlers should be prepared for the conditions characteristic of this drainage and ensure they have appropriate equipment and experience before launching. The area is located in the mountains of Jackson County, which is part of the scenic Blue Ridge region.
The West Fork of the Tuckasegee is known for its whitewater character, with moderate to fast-moving currents and various obstacles typical of mountain streams in western North Carolina. Paddlers should be prepared for the conditions characteristic of this drainage and ensure they have appropriate equipment and experience before launching. The area is located in the mountains of Jackson County, which is part of the scenic Blue Ridge region.