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Access Site NC

Put In

Forney Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: NC
County: Swain
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.51527800, -83.55765300
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-IV Put-in Forney Creek - Trailside
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Current Conditions
-- • 950.00-2000.00 cfs
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC
Whitewater Runs on Forney Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Forney Creek Put In is a whitewater access point located in Swain County, North Carolina, serving paddlers looking to run this scenic creek. The put-in provides access to whitewater paddling opportunities on Forney Creek, a tributary system in the Great Smoky Mountains region. This access point is primarily oriented toward kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater experiences rather than motorized boating.

As a dedicated whitewater put-in, this site caters to paddlers with appropriate skill levels for creek paddling. The location offers a starting point for downstream runs on Forney Creek, which features the characteristic features of mountain streams in western North Carolina. Boaters should be prepared with appropriate gear and knowledge of current water conditions before launching.
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