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Put-in NC

Put In

Pigeon, East Fork - US276 to Burnette Cove Road (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
East Fork Pigeon River near Canton, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

900 cfs is a class III hoot! 500 cfs is recommended when putting in at US276 East Fork trail head 150 cfs if putting in at Camp Hope Rd

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this Pigeon River section, offering paddlers an immediate immersion into the river's flow. While specific technical details are limited, the rapid likely presents initial navigation challenges that set the tone for the downstream journey. Paddlers should approach with standard whitewater caution and be prepared for potential hydraulic features or rock obstacles at the put-in.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
4.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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US276 to Burnette Cove Road
Pigeon, East Fork
II-III 9.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater