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Rapid TN Class III+

Gran Torino

Bald River - F.S. 126 bridge to Bald River Falls (TN)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 3.5 – 4.5 FT
Photo
Gran Torino
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Just downstream of the Forest Service Road 126 bridge you quickly encounter a class II jumble leading to Gran Torino, a 3' ledge followed (about 10 yards down) by a sizeable, river-wide hole. The hole isn't much at normal flows, but at high water it gets really nasty. This sequence can be scouted by getting out on river left when you encounter the class II lead in. Gran Torino can be run down the middle, or river left, which requires some effort.

For the next several miles you encounter class II riffles and rock jumbles, strainers, and beaver dams. There is nothing major to speak of, but use caution at higher water levels.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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F.S. 126 bridge to Bald River Falls
Bald River
II-IV(V) 4.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater