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Rapid NC Class III

Smokemont Shoals

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

American Whitewater 35.5609, -83.3262

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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 quarter mile long rock garden involving quickly negotiating rocks, small drops, and ledge holes. It is the epitome of class 2-3 micro-creeking in the Smokies.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.2 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