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Put-in NC

Put In

Eagle Creek - Eagle Creek Trail to Fontana Lake (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

This is a rough guess. All the other Fontana tributaries in the Park are boatable within this range.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial access point for this run, marking the start of a challenging river descent. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential obstacles and varying water conditions typical of Eagle Creek's whitewater environment. Local knowledge and careful scouting are recommended before attempting this section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
0.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Eagle Creek Trail to Fontana Lake
Eagle Creek
II-IV+ 5.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater