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Rapid TN Class III+

Toaster Slot

Doe - 2. Gorge: Bear Cage Road (Blevins Bridge) to Highway 19E bridge at Hampton High School (TN)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Photo
Toaster Slot
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The gorge begins in earnest here. This rapid follows immediately after the first significant rapid after the second railroad trestle.

One can eddy out on river-left upstream and get a fairly clear view of the main drop, which is the right slot of two slots. There is an easier sneak on far river right.

"Toaster Slot" is generally an easy drop, but should always be scouted before running to make sure there are no logs at the bottom. Enter this rapid on river left, headed towards the middle slot.  Don't make the mistake of holding your paddle horizontal when dropping in -- it can get hung up if you do!

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
2.3 mi
Directions
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2. Gorge: Bear Cage Road (Blevins Bridge) to Highway 19E bridge at Hampton High School
Doe
III-IV 6.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater