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Rapid NC Class II+

Pond Road Rapid

Hominy Creek - Sand Hill Road to French Broad River (NC)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Hominy Creek near West Asheville, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: 2.7 – 5.0 FT

This is a new gage. At three feet I had a nice run and never scraped the bottom or hit any rocks. Please add runs at higher flows to comment section, as 5 feet

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

First significant rapid, about 1/2 mile past the Interstate 26 bridges. You can boat scout above the drop. Aim for the river right eddy below the drop to set safety or attempt a surf.