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Put-in NC

Put In

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

American Whitewater 35.5879, -83.3626

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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

Photo

Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Put In rapid marks the starting point for this river section, offering paddlers an immediate entry into the Oconaluftee's flow with moderate technical challenges. While specific details are limited, the rapid likely features standard entry-level navigation requirements typical of mountain stream transitions, with potential small rocks and initial current complexities that demand attentive boat positioning and paddle control.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 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