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Waterfall NC Class IV+

Groove Tube

Green - 2. Big Hungry Creek to Fishtop Access · NC

American Whitewater 35.2781, -82.3421

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Gauge Conditions

Mud Creek at Secondary Road 1503 near Balfour, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Groove Tube
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This rapid used to have a much higher consequence as it flowed straight into Sunshine. Now, there is a large pile of rocks forming a nice eddy at the base. 

Considering you're already out of your boat, take a quick look at the 8-10' tall ledge before you leap. Above 6-7" the left side will start to form more of a rooster tail, where you will white out as you're falling. Below this threshold, the left side is an amazing double-left boof off the ledge with big air potential.

You can also run the right side of the ledge with a delicately-timed boof. As far as any of us know, the landing is clear here.

After running this, paddle into the left eddy and hop out for a quick portage around sunshine on the left. 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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2. Big Hungry Creek to Fishtop Access
Green
IV-V(V+) 3.0 mi

Current Conditions

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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater