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Put-in NC

Put In

Elk - A) Route 1326 to Route 1305 (above Big Falls) (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid serves as the initial entry point for this river section, marking the start of the run with potential technical navigation around initial rock formations. While specific difficulty ratings are undefined, paddlers should be prepared for potential hazards typical of mountain streams, including potential boulder gardens and tight channels that may require precise boat positioning.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.4 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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A) Route 1326 to Route 1305 (above Big Falls)
Elk
IV-V 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater