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Access Site NC

Put In

Big Laurel Creek • Shelton Laurel Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: NC
County: Madison
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.91351800, -82.75696100
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Hot Springs, NC 3.9 mi away
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French Broad River at Marshall, NC 10.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV Put-in Big Laurel Creek - Hurricane to Hot Springs
50 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 250.00-2000.00 cfs
Ivy River near Marshall, NC
Whitewater Runs on Big Laurel 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III-IV Put-in at this location Hurricane to Hot Springs
3.7 mi 50 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. This location serves as a put-in site for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of the creek. Big Laurel Creek is known for its whitewater character, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists seeking moving water experiences. The access point provides a launching location for paddlers to begin their runs on this mountain stream.

Paddlers using this site should be aware that whitewater conditions on Big Laurel Creek can vary significantly based on water levels and recent rainfall. The creek flows through the Madison County area and offers characteristic Appalachian whitewater features. As with any whitewater put-in, paddlers should scout conditions and assess their skill level against the current water state before launching.