Access Site
NC
Take Out
Walnut Creek • French Broad River
Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago
City: NC
County: Madison
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.81237000, -82.73454500
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Marshall, NC
4.5 mi away
Ivy River near Marshall, NC
7 mi away
French Broad River at Hot Springs, NC
7.2 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Walnut Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Walnut Creek is a substantial waterway classified as a large river with a total length of 89 miles and significant drainage area of 27,730 square miles. This take-out location in Madison County, North Carolina provides access to a section of creek with an average gradient of 4 feet per mile and average flow of 116 cubic feet per second, indicating moderate current conditions typical of a mountain stream. The elevation at this point is approximately 551 meters, with the stream maintaining a consistent average velocity of 1.84 feet per second, making it suitable for paddlers seeking moderate whitewater experience.