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Rapid NC Class III

Smokemont Ledge

American Whitewater 35.5566, -83.3140

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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

Description

A tenth of a mile above the Smokemont Bridge, the river is divided by a small island. Take the river channel to the right. Paddle near the island as you approach the horizon line for a 3-4 foot ledge. Approach near the left and boof from left to right.