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Take-out NC

Take Out

Hazel Creek - Appalachian Trail to Fontana Lake (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 650.0 – 2,100.0 CFS

Upper end very approximate. 500-600 is a minimum for fun pack rafting. Kayakers might prefer at least 1000 cfs.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out marks the terminus of the Hazel Creek run, characterized by a flat, debris-strewn exit point where paddlers must carefully navigate limited maneuvering space to reach the takeout at Fontana Lake. While not technically challenging, the rapid requires attentiveness to potential strainers and submerged obstacles, particularly during low water conditions when underwater hazards become more pronounced.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Appalachian Trail to Fontana Lake
Hazel Creek
III-IV(V) 11.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater