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Rapid TN Class III

The Flume a.k.a. The Funnel

Clear Fork - 3. Burnt Mill Bridge to Confluence with New River (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Clear Fork near Robbins, TN Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Flume a.k.a. The Funnel
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Flume is the middle of three rapids on Clear Fork where the river channels into a 10ft wide passage. The entrance rapid is refered to as Rocky Top while the rapid after the Flume is called Broken Rib. This section is also called The Little Three. The Flume can creat a strong backwash at higher flows and can surprise you. You will be in it before you realize where you are.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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3. Burnt Mill Bridge to Confluence with New River
Clear Fork
II+(III) 3.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater