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Playspot NC Class III

Knucklebuster Ledge

American Whitewater 35.6257, -79.1886

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Gauge Conditions

Rocky River at US 64 near Siler City, NC Upstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Upper limit now at 1200, based on 11/03/15 run.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Formerly referred to as the "Big Ledge". The left side is side surfable but will pound you around if you get lazy. It is pretty sticky above 2 feet on the paddler gauge and you need to try to work to river left in order to flush out, but beware of the logjam below. Any flipping will generally result in the rapid attempting to rip your paddle loose and banging your hands along the rocky bottom. Easier lines mid-channel and river right. There is a surf spot center-right at levels from -3" to 1.5'. Above 2 feet this is a fun wave, but it is hard to catch.