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Waterfall NC Class IV+

Submarine

French Broad, North Fork - 2) Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Rosman, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 350.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Submarine
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This 8-foot waterfall dramatically changed due to rockfall in early 2021, becoming more difficult and dangerous. Paddlers typically go for an all-water boof on the left side of the drop following a tricky entrance. Skilled paddlers have missed the boof and gotten surfed in the hole, including body surfs after swimming. Scout and/or portage easily on the left. 

As of Mar 2024, it has changed again and is less consequential.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2) Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge
French Broad, North Fork
III-IV+ 7.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater