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Put-in SC

Put In

Matthews Creek - Raven Cliff Falls to US 276 (SC)

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Gauge Conditions
French Broad River at Rosman, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this challenging Matthews Creek run, characterized by a technical boulder garden with multiple narrow channels and potential pinning hazards. Paddlers must carefully scout and choose their line, navigating tight spaces between large rocks while managing potential shifting water levels and limited recovery zones.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
6.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Raven Cliff Falls to US 276
Matthews Creek
III-V(V+) 2.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater