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Rapid TN Class II+

Hawaii 5-0

Pigeon - 1. Walters Power Plant at Waterville/Big Creek to Hartford Bridge (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Pigeon River below Power Plant near Waterville, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

There is a pool after Lost Guide, then a standing wave rapid called Hawaii 5-0. Long ago and far away (as in before the flood of 2004) there was a great glassy surfing wave here. Now the best feature for most boaters is catching the eddy below the boulder on the top left. From this eddy, you can catch the glassy wave at the top if you are a left side C-1 paddler or a top notch kayaker. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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1. Walters Power Plant at Waterville/Big Creek to Hartford Bridge
Pigeon
II-III+ 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater