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Waterfall NC Class IV

V Slot

Nantahala - 1. Cascades: FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge · NC

American Whitewater 35.2482, -83.6396

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Gauge Conditions

Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 875.0 – 1,400.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

V Slot
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

V Slot is a vertical 8-foot slot on far river right very near the bus turnaround. This drop is tricky to get a clean boof and meltdowns are common. 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.7 mi
Directions
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1. Cascades: FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge
Nantahala
IV-V 1.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater