Whitewater Features
Explore mapped rapids, waterfalls, playspots, hazards, and portages across the United States.
24,753
Total Features
21,352
Rapids
855
Waterfalls
927
Playspots
1,513
Hazards
106
Portages
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Alabama 24 features
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
Rapid
N/A
"Racecourse" a.k.a Nantahala Bend a.k.a the sneak
Rapid
II
Ledge/Hole rapid above falls (river right)
Rapid
III
Ledges above falls (Right)
Rapid
II+
Powerline Shoals
Rapid
II
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Remnants of Talisi Falls
Rapid
N/A
Roller Coaster (Near River Left)
Rapid
II+
Sticky Hole (High Water)
Playspot
II+
Takeout Rapid
Playspot
II+
Tallapoosa Falls
Hazard
IV
Blockage
Hazard
V
High Falls
Hazard
V
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Rapid before Blockage
Rapid
III
Take Out
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
Rapid
N/A