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Rapid NC Class V

Drive Right

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

Drive Right
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Drive Right is a technical Class V rapid in the Raven Cliffs Gorge that demands precise boat control through a narrow, boulder-strewn channel with multiple must-make moves. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp drops and powerful hydraulics, with a critical line that requires an immediate right-side drive to avoid a dangerous undercut rock and potential pin spots. Serious consequence potential exists for missed lines, making scouting and careful route selection essential for safe passage.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
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