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Rapid NC

Detention Center

Pigeon, West Fork - 3. Along Hwy 215 (Upper) · NC

American Whitewater 35.3515, -82.9056

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Gauge Conditions

W F Pigeon River above Lake Logan near Hazelwood, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Detention Center
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Scout on left. Run right to left, the bottom drop is a confusing hole that will detain. The next drop down has an undercut on left.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
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3. Along Hwy 215 (Upper)
Pigeon, West Fork
IV-V(V+) 3.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater