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Hazard TN Class III

Kahuna

Bald River - F.S. 126 bridge to Bald River Falls · TN

American Whitewater 35.3239, -84.1776

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Gauge Conditions

Tellico River at Tellico Plains, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3.5 – 4.5 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Kahuna
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A couple class II rapids (after Jumble) will bring you to flatwater and a picnic area on river right. Take out here and scout!

There are two waterfalls just above Bald River Falls. Kahuna is the first of the two, and the only one that can possibly be run safely. Not taking out after Kahuna, or washing into the next waterfall after Kahuna will flush you over Bald River Falls just a few yards downstream.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.7 mi
Directions
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F.S. 126 bridge to Bald River Falls
Bald River
II-IV(V) 4.6 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater