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Put-in TN

Put In

Elk (Carter County) - Big Falls to Poga Rd (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In serves as the critical access point for launching into the challenging Big Falls section of the Elk River, marking the start of a potentially technical descent. Paddlers should carefully scout entry conditions, noting potential hazards like submerged rocks or irregular water levels that could complicate boat positioning and initial navigation.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
5.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Big Falls to Poga Rd
Elk (Carter County)
IV-V(V+) 5.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater