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Put-in NC

Put In

Straight Fork - Round Bottom to Raven Fork (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,100.0 – 4,000.0 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 to this challenging stretch, with a narrow, technical start that requires precise maneuvering between partially submerged boulders. Paddlers should be prepared for tight lines and potential pin hazards, especially at lower water levels when rocks become more exposed.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
4.6 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Round Bottom to Raven Fork
Straight Fork
III-IV 5.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater