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Rapid NC Class III

Surprise Ledge

Spring Creek - Route 1171 to NC Route 209 in Hot Springs (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Ivy River near Marshall, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Surprise Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

There is a ledge that sneaks up on you quick that has a pretty decent hole at most levels. It may be more forgiving to the right, but if you hit it straight on paddle hard and boof if you can.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Route 1171 to NC Route 209 in Hot Springs
Spring Creek
III-IV(V) 5.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater