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Rapid NC Class IV

J. Johnson Falls

Alarka Creek - Route 1144 to below Route 1309 Bridge · NC

American Whitewater 35.3924, -83.5179

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Gauge Conditions

Valley River at Tomotla, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

J. Johnson Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Created by blasting for the road. Can easily be seen from the road & scouted

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Route 1144 to below Route 1309 Bridge
Alarka Creek
II-III 3.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater