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Put-in NC

Put In

Raven Fork - 3. Confluence of Raven Fork and Straight Fork Raven Fork to Cherokee Park-n-Ride (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 650.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the starting point for this challenging section of the Raven Fork, featuring a complex entry with multiple potential lines through rocky terrain. Paddlers should carefully scout the initial drop and be prepared for tight maneuvering around large boulders and potential submerged obstacles, with water levels significantly impacting route selection and difficulty.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3. Confluence of Raven Fork and Straight Fork Raven Fork to Cherokee Park-n-Ride
Raven Fork
II-III+(IV) 8.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater