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Rapid TN Class IV

Split Decision

Watauga - 5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access (TN)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 150.0 – 650.0 CFS

Low-boatable.

Photo
Split Decision
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Good boof rapid.  Punch the top hole then quickly decide left or right.  The standard line is to punch the hole, go left and boof, land, boogie, then boof left again at the bottom.  The right line involves paddling around a sieve area that demands close attention.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.3 mi
Directions
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5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access
Watauga
IV-V 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater