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Rapid SC Class IV

Bull Sluice

Chattooga - Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge · SC

American Whitewater 34.8175, -83.3043

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Gauge Conditions

Chattooga River near Clayton, GA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1.2 – 3.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Bull Sluice
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Very large double drop rapid full of potholes and undercuts. During the summer the locals will swim into a cave under the main flow then hang out and watch you boat over them. AW standard rated class 4+ from 1.8 to 2.3. Its easier lower, and harder higher. You can eddy out river left if you are coming from up river.
Boofing Decapitation Rock
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Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
12.0 mi
Directions
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Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge
Chattooga
II-III+(IV) 12.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater