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Rapid TN Class III-

Moon Chute

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

Moon Chute is a rated Class III. It is super fun and great place to spin. It is possible to enter this rapid in front or behind Elephant Rock; if you have a really weak crew consider the right line behind the Elephant. Spin on the eddy line or at least use the eddy line to avoid pinning to the left of Butt Crack Rock. If blow the line and go left Butt Crack Rock aka Dark Side of the Moon don't panic. There is an escape route look for the current leading left of the island and commit! Ask you trainer about this option and maybe they will show you.

Assuming you successfully made the move right of Butt Crack Rock follow the flow and stay toward the river right side of the final chute. Look for shallow rocks to avoid. You really want to follow the green water here.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III-
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
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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