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Rapid NC Class V

House Drop

American Whitewater 35.9536, -81.8787

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Gauge Conditions

Linville River near Nebo, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: 4.5 – 6.0 FT

Look for Linville to be 4.5 feet and going up or 6 feet and going down. Upper Creek is just on the other side of a ridge from Linville but separated by Steels

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

House Drop is a technical Class V rapid with a narrow, steep entry requiring precise boat positioning and a clean line through a constricted boulder field. Paddlers must navigate a powerful hydraulic near the bottom of the drop and avoid several undercut rocks that create significant pinning hazards. The crux move involves threading between two large boulders with minimal margin for error, making scout and careful route selection critical for safe passage.

Location

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Current Conditions

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