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Waterfall NC Class IV

Whalesback

Davidson River - 1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam · NC

American Whitewater 35.2816, -82.8157

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Gauge Conditions

Davidson River near Brevard, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 6.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Whalesback
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A 7ft. drop with funky cross currents up top and a big hole at bottom backed up by an underwater undercut rock.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam
Davidson River
III-IV 1.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater