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Rapid NC Class II+

Rock Garden

American Whitewater 35.1623, -83.4270

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Photo

Rock Garden
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This one is really technical at lower levels and really sticky at higher levels. Like Rock Quarry, if you flip tuck tight or save yourself some pain and just swim.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road
Cartoogechaye
II(III) 2.9 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater