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Rapid NC Class III+

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Oconaluftee - 1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge · NC

American Whitewater 35.5855, -83.3565

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Gauge Conditions

Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 0.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

Too Low to Boat (L0-L9)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Immediately after a waterfall on river right, there is a challenging set of offset ledges requiring three quick turns to negotiate the rocks. The 15 foot high cascade is formed by Cliff Branch

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
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1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge
Oconaluftee
III 4.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater