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Rapid NC Class IV

First bedrock section

Pigeon, Big East Fork - 2. Skinny Dip to US 276 Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
East Fork Pigeon River near Canton, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
First bedrock section
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The first bedrock section of the Pigeon's Big East Fork is a technical Class IV rapid with multiple challenging moves through a narrow, boulder-strewn channel. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp, irregular ledges and constricted drops, requiring precise boat positioning and quick reactions to avoid undercut rocks and potential hydraulic traps. The rapid demands a clean, aggressive line and provides little margin for error, with consequences escalating quickly in the event of a mistake.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.9 mi
Directions
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2. Skinny Dip to US 276 Bridge
Pigeon, Big East Fork
V 4.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater