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Hazard AL Class IV

First Sieve

American Whitewater 34.8885, -85.6301

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo

First Sieve
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Below the falls, the gradient slowly begins to increase. One rapid, consisting of a slot between two large boulders, is currently (March '21) a portage, as the outflow of the slot is blocked entirely by a number of large trees. The walk on the left is painless.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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SR 73 to CR 676
Lively Creek
III-IV(V+) 6.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater