Big Boy
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 800.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This is reputed to be the most serious drop in the Southeast. No one seems to argue about it. 35 foot drop with the finest of lines. Easier lower.
Location
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Waterfall
V
Big Boof
Waterfall
IV
Easy Slide
Waterfall
V
Fluffy
Rapid
V
Lord of the Rings
Hazard
V+
Anaconda
Hazard
V+
Headless Horseman
Hazard
Class 4 with wood
Waterfall
V
Right Right
Hazard
V+
Razorback
Hazard
IV+
Log Slot
Rapid
IV
Unnamed boogie
Waterfall
V+
Hale Mary
Hazard
V
Jedi Training
Rapid
IV
More unnammed boogie
Waterfall
V+
Mortal Combat
Rapid
IV
Boof above Big Boy
Waterfall
V+
Wet Willy
Waterfall
V+
Super Collider
Waterfall
V+
Atomic Elbow Crusher
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2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road
Raven Fork
V+
4.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater