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Rapid NC Class II+

Wall Rapid

Oconaluftee - 1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 0.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

Too Low to Boat (L0-L9)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

As the river approaches the road, there is a rock wall on the right. The river entires into a long rock garden with one to two foot ledges. The garden ends with a a fun 2-3 foot ledge drop. This is also an alternative put-in for the upper section.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.1 mi
Directions
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1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge
Oconaluftee
III 4.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater