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Rapid SC Class II

First Island Rapid

Chattooga - Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge (SC)

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Gauge Conditions
Chattooga River near Clayton, GA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1.2 – 3.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
First Island Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
First Island Rapid presents a straightforward Class II passage with a clear line down the right side of the central island. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate moderate boulder-strewn water and maintain momentum through small breaking waves, avoiding potential pin spots on the island's rocky perimeter. While not technically demanding, attentive boat positioning and steady paddling are essential to cleanly negotiate this section of the Chattooga.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.2 mi
Directions
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Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge
Chattooga
II-III+(IV) 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater