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Put-in NC

Put In

Slickrock Creek - Big Fat Gap to Calderwood Lake (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, 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
Put In rapid marks the start of the challenging Slickrock Creek run, featuring a technical entry with multiple exposed boulders and a narrow, technical line that demands precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a complex series of drops and tight channels while avoiding undercut rocks and potential pin hazards, making a careful scouting approach critical before committing to the rapid.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Big Fat Gap to Calderwood Lake
Slickrock Creek
III-V 7.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater