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Rapid NC Class IV

Doube Five Footer

Upper Creek - 1. Raven Cliffs Gorge · NC

American Whitewater 35.9536, -81.8787

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Gauge Conditions

Linville River near Nebo, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.5 – 6.0 FT

Look for Linville to be 4.5 feet and going up or 6 feet and going down. Upper Creek is just on the other side of a ridge from Linville but separated by Steels

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Doube Five Footer
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Double Five Footer is a technical Class IV drop with a narrow, boulder-choked entrance that requires precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering between undercut rocks. The rapid features a steep, 5-foot vertical descent with a powerful hydraulic at the bottom that can potentially hold a boat, demanding paddlers to maintain momentum and choose a clean line through the center-right channel. Paddlers should scout carefully, as the surrounding rocks and potential wood hazards can create serious entrapment risks during high water.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Raven Cliffs Gorge
Upper Creek
V+ 8.1 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater