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Rapid NC Class V

Whale Tail

Cullasaja - 3. Lower - Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge · NC

American Whitewater 35.1242, -83.2831

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Photo

Whale Tail
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Blind from the top right, Last chance eddy top left. Three tiered drop, don't surf the top hole. Nasty sieve thing bottom right. Big boof off the bottom middle, don't get pushed right.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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3. Lower - Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge
Cullasaja
IV-V(V+) 1.1 mi

Current Conditions

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Whitewater data from
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