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Access Site NC

Put In

Alarka Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

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City: NC
County: Swain
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.39180000, -83.48420000
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III Put-in Alarka Creek - Route 1144 to below Route 1309 Bridge
50 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 500.00-5000.00 cfs
Valley River at Tomotla, NC
Whitewater Runs on Alarka Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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II-III Put-in at this location Route 1144 to below Route 1309 Bridge
3.0 mi 50 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Alarka Creek Put In is a whitewater access point located in Swain County, North Carolina, providing paddlers with entry to Alarka Creek, a popular whitewater destination in the region. This put-in serves as a launching point for kayakers and canoeists looking to experience whitewater paddling in the Great Smoky Mountains area. The creek offers an alternative route for paddlers exploring the local waterways of Western North Carolina.

Paddlers using this access should be prepared for whitewater conditions typical of mountain creeks in this region. As with many creek put-ins in the area, conditions can vary significantly based on recent rainfall and seasonal water levels. Those planning to paddle Alarka Creek should check current water conditions before launching and ensure they have appropriate experience for whitewater paddling.