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Rapid NC Class V

Car Wash

Upper Creek - 1. Raven Cliffs Gorge (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Linville River near Nebo, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.5 – 6.0 FT

Look for Linville to be 4.5 feet and going up or 6 feet and going down. Upper Creek is just on the other side of a ridge from Linville but separated by Steels

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Car Wash
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Car Wash is a technical Class V rapid characterized by a tight, boulder-choked entrance that funnels into a steep, high-gradient drop with powerful hydraulics and minimal margin for error. Paddlers must navigate a complex sequence of offset rocks and holes, with a critical move required to avoid a potentially lethal pin spot on the river's right side, demanding precise boat control and expert-level reading of complex water.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1. Raven Cliffs Gorge
Upper Creek
V+ 8.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater