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Rapid NC Class I

Canada's Fish Trap

Cape Fear - 2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Cape Fear River at Lillington, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1.6 – 11.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Canada's Fish Trap
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Small chain of islands after Shaw's great falls.  At normal flows it produces a small ledge next to it, at higher flows the trees can be a hazard to avoid.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
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2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin
Cape Fear
I-III 8.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater