US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
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Description
The big nasty portage is about 2 miles into the run. We carried on the right. Left looked like a better bet. Watch out for the stinging nettles on the bank in that area, and lots of poison ivey. Last seen there were a couple of riverwide strainers that got us out of our boats above the drop. This is a good thing because the gradient will sneak up on you above the portage if you are not careful.
_Bradley_
_September 27, 2002_
Rapids in this Run (1)
Hazards & Portages (1)
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Difficulty
Class IV-V
Length
4.5 mi
Gradient
230 ft/mi
Rapids
1
1 Portage
Access Points
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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