Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Rapid NC Class III

Cocktail Rock

Nantahala - 1. Cascades: FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 875.0 – 1,400.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Cocktail Rock
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Cocktail Rock presents a technical Class III slide with multiple potential lines and hidden rocks requiring precise navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for a series of diagonal waves and potential pour-overs that can create challenging hydraulics, especially at different water levels. Careful boat positioning and momentum management are critical to successfully threading through this complex rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
1. Cascades: FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge
Nantahala
IV-V 1.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater