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Rapid TN Class III

Gonzo Shoals

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

Gonzo Shoals is Class III but very shallow with multiple gate rocks. You will begin near the center of the river as you leave Staging Eddy. Follow the flow somewhat toward the left of center before working back towards the huge Gonzo Shoals Rock near the center of the river. There is a marker rock to thirty feet or so from the big rock. Pass it just to the right and follow the main flow over a ledge and work your way left with the flow to the bigger double ledge. Your main concern and primary hazard of this rapid is getting flat pinned so pay attention.

After dropping the largest ledge in Gonzo look for the lurking gate rock just down stream navigate them and work towards the right thirty or forty feet to towards the flow headed to Good Luck Rook. Be alert the line is narrow and rafts tend to bunch up and get stuck here. As soon as you pass Good luck rock begin heading river right and following the flow. Don't be lazy here or you will pay! You will be about 30 feet from the river right bank as you begin the approach to Broken Nose.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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