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Rapid TN Class III+

Toaster Slot

American Whitewater 36.2509, -82.1509

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Gauge Conditions

Doe River at Elizabethton, TN Downstream Primary

Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

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!