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Playspot TN Class II

Stairstep Rapid

Hiwassee - 2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance (TN)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 15.0 – 30.0 FT

See the TVA Appalachia Dam release schedule. Flows can change hourly.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Stairstep Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A series of ledge drops that last well over a quarter mile -- one of the common lines is to start river right and work over to river left.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance
Hiwassee
II 5.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater