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Rapid NC Class V

Big Slide

Tuckasegee, East Fork - 2. Bonas Defeat Gorge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Tuckasegee River at SR 1172 near Cullowhee, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Big Slide
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Big Slide marks the intense entry into Bonas Defeat Gorge, featuring a steep, technical drop with massive, unpredictable hydraulics that demand precise boat control and aggressive line selection. Paddlers must navigate a series of powerful, consecutive waves and potentially hidden rock features, with serious consequences for missed lines or technique errors, making clean execution critical for safe passage through this Class V section.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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2. Bonas Defeat Gorge
Tuckasegee, East Fork
V+ 1.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater