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Put-in NC

Put In

Watauga - 2/3. NC Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 0.0 – 100,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the start of the Watauga River run, offering paddlers an immediate entry point with a moderate current and scattered boulder gardens. Navigating this section requires careful boat positioning and reading the water, with potential hazards including partially submerged rocks and small hydraulics that demand precise maneuvering.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
9.7 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2/3. NC Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge
Watauga
I-II 9.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater