Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.

Gauge Conditions

Dan River near Francisco, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Due to the release schedule and proximity of the gauge to the reach, correlations are difficult and unconfirmed.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Current is split by a large boulder on the upstream side of a small island. Rapid at the bottom. Left channel is deeper. Rapid can be avoided by taking the right channel, though a little shallow. A small surf ledge can be played in.