Access Site
NC
Put In
Walnut Creek • French Broad River
Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago
City: NC
County: Madison
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.81318400, -82.68867900
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French Broad River at Marshall, NC
2.4 mi away
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4.8 mi away
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9.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Walnut Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Put In on Walnut Creek in Madison County, NC provides access to a large river system with significant flow characteristics. This is a major waterway classified as a Stream Order 6 river, indicating a well-established channel with substantial drainage area. The creek maintains an average flow of 116.13 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.84 feet per second, creating moderate current conditions typical of mountain-fed streams in western North Carolina.
The site's elevation of approximately 551-660 meters reflects its location in the foothills region, with a notable 4 feet per mile average gradient. Boaters should be prepared for moving water conditions and typical hazards associated with whitewater streams in this region. The drainage area of 27,730 square miles indicates this is a well-developed river system that collects water from a substantial portion of the region.
The site's elevation of approximately 551-660 meters reflects its location in the foothills region, with a notable 4 feet per mile average gradient. Boaters should be prepared for moving water conditions and typical hazards associated with whitewater streams in this region. The drainage area of 27,730 square miles indicates this is a well-developed river system that collects water from a substantial portion of the region.