Whitewater Run NC Class IV+

0.5 Grandfather Mountain

Watauga

American Whitewater
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Gauge Conditions

Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 7.9 miles away on Watauga. Use as a general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Run Map

Interactive run map Loads as you approach this section.

Description

The uppermost section of the Watauga River starts as a small steep stream and grows in volume quickly as it descends toward the start of the Red Roof Section, while at the same time easing in difficulty and gradient. Be respectful of private property while on this section and when selecting access sites.
Difficulty
Class IV+
Length
6.7 mi
Rapids
0

Access Points

Put-in
36.1219, -81.8287
Take-out
36.1736, -81.7460

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater