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Rapid NC Class II+

Turtle Rock

French Broad - 9. Barnard to Hot Springs (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Marshall, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 7,000.0 CFS

1200 is a reasonable minimum for the section from Stackhouse to Hot springs

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Turtle Rock
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The Turtle Rock for which the rapid is named is about halfway down on river left (looks sort of like a snapping turtle). The most common line is 8-10 feet to the right of the Turtle's snout. There are a lot more lines in the center / right of the river. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
1.4 mi
Directions
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9. Barnard to Hot Springs
French Broad
III-IV 8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater