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Rapid NC Class III

Elbow (Island)

Oconaluftee - 2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 850.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The river divides at an island into two channels. Both are easy Class III rapids and clear of wood, as of 3/4/18. The left channel is a drop over a couple of ledges, somewhat scrapy at 1300 cfs. The right channel drops over a ledge into a nice eddy, allowing scouting of the remaining rapid. As of 3/4/18, it was clear with some low hanging branches, best down the left bank. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center
Oconaluftee
II-III 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater