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Playspot NC Class III

Knucklebuster Ledge

Rocky (Cape Fear trib.) - 2. Chatham Church Rd to Deep River confluence (NC)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Upper limit now at 1200, based on 11/03/15 run.

Photo
Knucklebuster Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Formerly referred to as the "Big Ledge".  The left side is side surfable but will pound you around if you get lazy.  It is pretty sticky above 2 feet on the paddler gauge and you need to try to work to river left in order to flush out, but beware of the logjam below.  Any flipping will generally result in the rapid attempting to rip your paddle loose and banging your hands along the rocky bottom.  Easier lines mid-channel and river right. There is a surf spot center-right at levels from -3" to 1.5'. Above 2 feet this is a fun wave, but it is hard to catch.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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2. Chatham Church Rd to Deep River confluence
Rocky (Cape Fear trib.)
II+(III) 4.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater