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Hazard NC

Portage

Pigeon, West Fork - 3. Along Hwy 215 (Upper) · NC

American Whitewater 35.3631, -82.9200

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Gauge Conditions

W F Pigeon River above Lake Logan near Hazelwood, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Portage
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

An old growth long embedded into the rapid makes for one mean sieve. Waterfall coming in on right, portage left. The rapid below this has a stout hole.

Location

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Type
Hazard
Mile Marker
2.3 mi
Directions
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3. Along Hwy 215 (Upper)
Pigeon, West Fork
IV-V(V+) 3.8 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater