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Rapid NC Class II

Island

Oconaluftee - 2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center · NC

American Whitewater 35.5311, -83.3028

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Gauge Conditions

Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 850.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Class II rapid. River splits at Island. Right channel clear 3/4/18. Nice little pourover/hole at bottom that can be surprising.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.1 mi
Directions
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2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center
Oconaluftee
II-III 3.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater