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Rapid NC Class IV

Ten Foot Ledge

Upper Creek - 1. Raven Cliffs Gorge · NC

American Whitewater 35.9536, -81.8787

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Gauge Conditions

Linville River near Nebo, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.5 – 6.0 FT

Look for Linville to be 4.5 feet and going up or 6 feet and going down. Upper Creek is just on the other side of a ridge from Linville but separated by Steels

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Ten Foot Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Ten Foot Ledge is a technical Class IV drop characterized by a steep, narrow chute with a mandatory vertical ledge that creates a powerful hydraulic at the bottom. Paddlers must execute a precise entry line, avoiding undercut rocks on the left and right, and maintain momentum to punch through the hole at the base of the ledge. The rapid demands advanced boat control and quick decision-making, with little margin for error in the confined Raven Cliffs Gorge environment.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Raven Cliffs Gorge
Upper Creek
V+ 8.1 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater