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Rapid TN Class III+

The Surprise Hole

Crooked Fork Creek - 2. Potter's Falls to Camp Austin (Lower) · TN

American Whitewater 36.0580, -84.6032

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Gauge Conditions

Emory River at Oakdale, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,500.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

The Surprise Hole
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

After a lot of class II action, the river makes a left turn along a cliff on the right. Drop off into a hole as close to river-right as possible due to a rock that awaits your center line. This is the start of the final mile to the Emory.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
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2. Potter's Falls to Camp Austin (Lower)
Crooked Fork Creek
III-IV 6.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater