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Put-in NC

Put In

Nantahala - 0.5- Hwy 64 to Nantahala Lake (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the starting point for Nantahala River runs, featuring a relatively calm entry with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential put-in logistics, including shuttle considerations and launch area conditions, which can vary depending on water levels and season.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
12.7 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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0.5- Hwy 64 to Nantahala Lake
Nantahala
I-II+(III) 8.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater