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Playspot TN Class III

Canyon Rapid a.k.a. Moonshoot

Cumberland, Big South Fork - 1. The Confluence to Leatherwood Ford (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
South Fork Cumberland River at Leatherwood Ford, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Canyon Rapid a.k.a. Moonshoot
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Canyon Rapid starts with two holes and ends with three waves known as "The Three Sisters". You'll run this one down the center on a tonge that will twist you between the two holes. Next, continue down the center through "The Three Sisters". This is where you'll find eddy service on the right for wave surfing action.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.5 mi
Directions
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1. The Confluence to Leatherwood Ford
Cumberland, Big South Fork
II-IV 7.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater