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Rapid NC Class III+

Left-Right-Left-Right

Oconaluftee - 1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 0.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

Too Low to Boat (L0-L9)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Immediately after a waterfall on river right, there is a challenging set of offset ledges requiring three quick turns to negotiate the rocks. The 15 foot high cascade is formed by Cliff Branch

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
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1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge
Oconaluftee
III 4.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater