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Hazard NC Class V+

Caveman

Raven Fork - 2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road · NC

American Whitewater 35.5934, -83.2671

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Gauge Conditions

Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
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

Caveman
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

One of the harder and more technical rapids. The first drop is pushy, leading into a sticky hole right above second drop, a jagged ledge you want to run far left. Then the classic third drop, where you boof the left wall 10 feet and land on a righty so you don't go spelunking. Check the cave out afterwards, or before, if you like setting safety.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V+
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road
Raven Fork
V+ 4.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater