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Hazard TN Class IV

Quarter Mile

Nolichucky River - 1. Poplar NC to Chestoa TN (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Nolichucky River at Embreeville, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Quarter Mile
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Hurricane Helene totally remade Quarter-mile into a shorter steeper rapid. Approaching the rapid a horizon line is very obvious. Eddy out to scout or portage on the left. The top drop is a powerful 3-5 foot vertical ledge that can be run far left or center. At medium and higher flows a sneak opens up on the far right of the river that bypasses the ledge. The second drop can either be run down a relatively easy far left slide or it can be run right of the boulder for a juicy left to right curler ride. 

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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1. Poplar NC to Chestoa TN
Nolichucky River
III-IV 9.2 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater