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Rapid NC Class III

Smokemont Shoals

Oconaluftee - 1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions

Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: 0.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

Too Low to Boat (L0-L9)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

A quarter mile long rock garden involving quickly negotiating rocks, small drops, and ledge holes. It is the epitome of class 2-3 micro-creeking in the Smokies.