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Rapid TN

First Railroad Bridge

Doe - 2. Gorge: Bear Cage Road (Blevins Bridge) to Highway 19E bridge at Hampton High School (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Doe River at Elizabethton, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
First Railroad Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
First Railroad Bridge rapid offers a straightforward passage through the narrow Bear Cage Gorge section of the Doe River. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential rock obstacles and tight channel navigation between railroad bridge abutments. Local knowledge and scouting are recommended due to the river's variable flow conditions.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. Gorge: Bear Cage Road (Blevins Bridge) to Highway 19E bridge at Hampton High School
Doe
III-IV 6.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater