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Waterfall TN Class V+

Conasauga Falls

Conasauga Creek (Hiwassee R. trib.) - FR 341 to Holly Springs Rd Bridge (TN)

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Gauge Conditions

Tellico River at Tellico Plains, TN Upstream Primary

Runnable: 5.0 – 8.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Conasauga Falls

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Conasauga Falls is an extremely technical Class V+ waterfall drop with a complex, boulder-choked entry and a mandatory vertical plunge requiring precise boat positioning and expert-level water reading skills. The rapid presents serious consequences for missed lines, with undercut rocks, potentially terminal hydraulics, and minimal margin for error, demanding absolute commitment and near-perfect execution from paddlers attempting the descent.

Location

Other Rapids on This Run (7)

First Ledge

Gettin Interesting

Gettin Interesting

Chutes & Ladders Part One

Chutes & Ladders Part One

Chutes & Ladders Second Drop

Chutes & Ladders Second Drop

Chutes & Ladders Third Drop

Chutes & Ladders Third Drop

Chutes & Ladders Last Drop

Chutes & Ladders Last Drop

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Type

Waterfall

Difficulty

Class V+

Mile Marker

0.9 mi

Directions

FR 341 to Holly Springs Rd Bridge

Conasauga Creek (Hiwassee R. trib.)

III-IV(V+) 3.1 mi

Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater