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Take-out NC

Take Out

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

Monitor this Rapid

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

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out is a transition rapid marking the end of the run, characterized by a wide river section with scattered rocks and potential for submerged obstacles. Paddlers should carefully navigate this area, watching for potential hazards and preparing for takeout logistics, with line selection dependent on current water levels and seasonal debris.