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Rapid NC Class IV+

Triple Drop

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

Triple Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Triple Drop is a complex, technical Class IV+ rapid in the Raven Cliffs Gorge that features three consecutive steep drops with powerful hydraulics and tight lines between jagged boulder formations. Paddlers must navigate a series of offset ledges with significant gradient, requiring precise boat control and the ability to quickly transition between tight moves while managing powerful recirculating holes and potential pin hazards in the narrow channel.

Location

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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