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Waterfall NC Class V+

Big Boy

Raven Fork - 2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Big Boy
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is reputed to be the most serious drop in the Southeast. No one seems to argue about it. 35 foot drop with the finest of lines. Easier lower.              

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V+
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road
Raven Fork
V+ 4.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater