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Hazard NC Class VI

Nutcracker

American Whitewater 35.2782, -82.3423

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo

Nutcracker
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The river dives striaght through a nasty pile of rocks here. Though there is a marginal line down the middle (and I do mean marginal), almost everyone will walk down the left or the right. 

A right portage will take you the long way around sunshine, making sure you miss Groove Tube. 

A left portage will allow you to put back in for an epic drop just above Sunshine.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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2. Big Hungry Creek to Fishtop Access
Green
IV-V(V+) 3.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater