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Rapid TN Class III

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Nolichucky River - 1. Poplar NC to Chestoa TN (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Nolichucky River at Embreeville, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description
This ledge is more in the II+/III- range depending on your route; several of which can be taken. The straightforward route is following the main flow through some bouncy water on the river left. Route #2 is to work over to far, far river right and go through a narrow 3 ft chute. Route #3 which is the least easy to identify is to take a mini slide from right to left just to the right of an exposed rock formation found left of center.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.8 mi
Directions
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1. Poplar NC to Chestoa TN
Nolichucky River
III-IV 9.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater