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Rapid NC Class I+

Mini M-Wave

Catawba, South Fork - 5. McAdenville (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
South Fork Catawba River at Lowell, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Mini M-Wave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

One of the best surf waves on the river. Named after the rapid M-Wave at the USNWC. Make a ferry move from river right out into the center of the river and catch the eddy next to it. Prime flows for this wave are 3-4ft.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I+
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
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5. McAdenville
Catawba, South Fork
I-II 2.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater