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Bear Creek

North Carolina • 36.5207, -81.2744
Length
55 mi
88 km
Elevation
2,188′ → 215′
1,973 ft drop
Stream Order
6
Large River
Slope
0.68%
36.1 ft/mi
Drainage
351 mi²
910 km²
Avg Flow
-- cfs
1.4 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
422 mi
679 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
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Access Sites on Bear Creek

There are 20 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Bear Creek.