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Waterfall AL Class IV

Squeeze Play

Little, W. Fork - 1. Desoto Falls to Cloudmont · AL

American Whitewater 34.5476, -85.5981

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Gauge Conditions

West Fork Little River at Desoto Park near Fort Payne AL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 175.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Squeeze Play
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Shortly after the put-in at Desoto Falls paddlers will incounter the largest rapid on the run. Here the river splits around a midstream rock dropping about 3 feet then is squeezed through a 2 foot wide slot between two house sized boulders that are very undercut. I haven't seen this one high enough to make it go for my taste yet, but I would guess somewhere over 500 cfs would make it MUCH safer.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
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1. Desoto Falls to Cloudmont
Little, W. Fork
I-II(IV) 1.8 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater