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Rapid NC Class II

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French Broad - 9. Barnard to Hot Springs (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Marshall, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 7,000.0 CFS

1200 is a reasonable minimum for the section from Stackhouse to Hot springs

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
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Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Most people run down the left side and angle back right near the bottom. At flows above 1500 cfs there are lines on the right. If you have trouble here, see the warning on beginning rapid. It will be a slightly longer carry back to your vehicle. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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9. Barnard to Hot Springs
French Broad
III-IV 8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater