Rapid
TN
Confluence, Middle Fork Stones
Stones, W.Fk. - Barfield Crescent Road to Nice Mill Dam (TN)
Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Confluence rapid marks the merging point of two water flows, creating complex hydraulics and potential swirling currents that demand precise navigation. Paddlers should be alert for potential cross-currents and unexpected water movements at the confluence, which can create unpredictable boat handling challenges. Careful route selection and maintaining momentum through the intersection of water flows will be critical for safe passage.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
Apparent Dam (!)
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
I
Rocky Outcropping
Rapid
II
Series of shoals
Rapid
N/A
Foot/Bike-Path Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Rocky Squeezes
Rapid
N/A
Rockdam#1
Rapid
N/A
Rockdam#2
Rapid
N/A
Southridge Boulevard Footbridge
Rapid
N/A
Rock Blocks
Rapid
N/A
Sterling Farmer Dam (!)
Rapid
N/A
Cason Trail Park
Rapid
N/A
Trail Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Racquet Club Shoals
Rapid
N/A
Interstate 24
Rapid
N/A
Bridge Avenue
Rapid
N/A
Old Fort GC Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Parkway Dams (!)
Rapid
N/A
Bark Park
Rapid
N/A
Islands
View Full Run
Barfield Crescent Road to Nice Mill Dam
Stones, W.Fk.
II(III)
17.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater