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Rapid NC Class III

Smokemont Rapid

Oconaluftee - 2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 850.0 – 2,500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Smokemont Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Easy Class III rapid with a nice boof over a decent hole. Take the right channel. Left side was woody as of 3/4/18.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center
Oconaluftee
II-III 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater