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Put-in NC

Put In

Horsepasture - 1. Upper. Sapphire Lake to Hwy 281 (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Rosman, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the start of the Horsepasture's upper section, providing paddlers with an initial technical entry point into the river. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential rocky features and precise boat positioning at this launch location, with careful scouting recommended to identify the cleanest line through the initial water.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Upper. Sapphire Lake to Hwy 281
Horsepasture
V+ 3.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater