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Rapid NC Class I

Clark's Fish Trap Remains /Lunch Break Island

Cape Fear - 2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin (NC)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1.6 – 11.0 FT

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Photo
Clark's Fish Trap Remains /Lunch Break Island
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
As you pass the H19 sign you will come around a bend in the river and see the power lines.  Just upstream from the power lines is an island on river right however you will not be able to see it until you pass the small class 1 ledge from the remains of the old fish traps.  This island is a very suitable place to stop and stretch your legs after the 4 mile flatwater paddle to get here.  It is gravel covered and usable all the way up to 7'.  At 4-5' and below there is a "S-Turn" rapid on river right that will lead you to the island or you can run down the wide river left ledge class 1 and then ferry over to the island.  At higher levels there are many different avenues to the island but be careful if you go too far river right you will end up in the middle of all the small trees that line the creeks that run right around the island.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
4.3 mi
Directions
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2. Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin
Cape Fear
I-III 8.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater