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Waterfall NC Class V

Harjes Rapid

Raven Fork - 2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road · NC

American Whitewater 35.5934, -83.2671

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Gauge Conditions

Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Harjes Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Named after Chris Harjes. This one tends to land you on a high right brace next to a cave on the right. Drive left and tuck your boat back underneath you, or sneak it on the left. In the picture, Harjes is the rapid right above Trip, with Mike Tysons the one above that. He is running first drop of Caveman.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road
Raven Fork
V+ 4.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater