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Rapid TN Class II+

Dixie Drive / Swimmer's Rapid

Ocoee - Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Ocoee River at Copperhill, TN Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

As the river picks up again after Western Flier, entering on the river left side is the main channel that will then cross gradually to the river right side which has some small to medium waves as you make your way through DD/SR. Known by longer tenured guides as Dixie Drive, renamed to Swimmer's Rapid when outfitters would let guests swim this rapid alongside the boat. Most outfitters do not let guests swim here nowadays.

Along the river left side there are a few rocks and boulders that allow for technical moves, nothing to special about this area except for a simple and safe broach pin spot for rafts named "Taco Move" and the swing around line to attempt to surf the small hole towards the end of the rapid named "Mission Impossible". There is also a rock at the bottom of the rapid called "Run Rock" that points upstream in an arrow fashion, this rock is undercut and is a potential pin hazard. Water is calm on either side of Run Rock though and are both viable options.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
4.3 mi
Directions
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Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse
Ocoee
III 5.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater