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Rapid NC Class III+

Dragon Slide

Linville River - 1. Upper (NC)

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Gauge Conditions

Linville River near Nebo, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This is the largest rapid on the run other than the Dam. The whole river constricts into a tight, low angle slide. there is a fun surf wave at the bottom of it.