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Rapid NC Class II

Buckhorn Falls Rapids

Cape Fear - 1. Buckhorn Dam to Lillington (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Cape Fear River at Lillington, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Buckhorn Falls Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Stay river left of the main channel for easiest route. River right of the main channel and far right channel offer more of a challenge.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
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1. Buckhorn Dam to Lillington
Cape Fear
I-II(III) 14.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater