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Access Site NC

Take Out

Forney Creek • Tuckasegee River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: NC
County: Swain
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.46726400, -83.56532100
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC 7.2 mi away
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Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC 9.3 mi away
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Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC 11.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV Take-out 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
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III-IV Take-out at this location Trailside
3.8 mi
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About This Access Site
Forney Creek Take Out is a whitewater access point located in Swain County, North Carolina, serving as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on Forney Creek. This take-out site is positioned to allow boaters to safely exit the creek after paddling upstream sections. The location sits within the scenic mountain region of western North Carolina, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park area.

Paddlers using this take-out should be familiar with whitewater conditions and current water levels on Forney Creek before launching upstream. The creek is known for its whitewater characteristics, making it suitable primarily for intermediate to advanced paddlers with proper skills and equipment. Access to this site requires coordination with shuttle services or vehicle placement for multi-point paddling trips.

Before visiting, paddlers should check current water conditions and weather forecasts, as creek levels can vary significantly with rainfall and seasonal conditions. Local knowledge of rapid locations and hazards is essential for safe navigation on this whitewater creek.