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Playspot NC Class III

Killing Falls

Cape Fear - 2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin (NC)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1.6 – 11.0 FT

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Photo
Killing Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Multiple set of ledges that provide numerous routes down through.  At higher levels, 5' and above holes start to form, mostly center to river left on the upper side of the rapid along the first ledge.  There is also a large round splat rock river center right after the first ledge that creates a fun cross current.  There is a great surf wave next to the pump house at lower flows and another at higher flows that is closer to the island on the pumphouse side.  The last ledge can also provide small little surf waves, usually in the middle of the ledge.  This rapid is usually a Class II until the levels raise above 6' then they start pushing Class III in certain spots, mostly the play spots listed here.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
6.5 mi
Directions
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2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin
Cape Fear
I-III 8.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater