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Rapid NC Class V+

Last Chance

Upper Creek - 1. Raven Cliffs Gorge · NC

American Whitewater 35.9536, -81.8787

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Gauge Conditions

Linville River near Nebo, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.5 – 6.0 FT

Look for Linville to be 4.5 feet and going up or 6 feet and going down. Upper Creek is just on the other side of a ridge from Linville but separated by Steels

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Last Chance
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Description

Last Chance is an extremely technical Class V+ rapid with a narrow, boulder-choked entrance that demands precise boat placement and near-perfect line selection through multiple mandatory moves. Paddlers must navigate a series of powerful hydraulics and tight gaps between sharp, undercut rocks, with severe consequences for any mistake, including potential pin situations and significant risk of injury.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V+
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Raven Cliffs Gorge
Upper Creek
V+ 8.1 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater