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Rapid NC Class IV

Mini Vortex

Spring Creek - Route 1171 to NC Route 209 in Hot Springs (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Ivy River near Marshall, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Mini Vortex
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is the longest rapid of the run. At 18 inches it's quite a ride. At 9-12" it's not that bad.
I start right, working left for a 4-5 foot drop then immediately back to the right. I call this one Mini Vortex because it reminds me
of Vortex on NFFB, but not as big.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Route 1171 to NC Route 209 in Hot Springs
Spring Creek
III-IV(V) 5.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater