Gauge Conditions

Cove Creek near Lake Lure, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate reading: This gauge is 4.0 miles away on Broad. Use as a general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Fantastic little class II+(III-) stretch that’s a nice little step up from the lower green. Plenty of great eddies, small surf waves, one great class III ledge and a cool low volume bedrock slide. See also: Carolina Whitewater, B.Benner

Rapids in this Run (3)

River Creek Campground Take Out

4.5 mi

Difficulty

Class II+

Length

8.1 mi

Rapids

Access Points

Difficulty Classes

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

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

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