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Take-out NC

Take Out

Nantahala - 0.5- Hwy 64 to Nantahala Lake (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is the terminal rapid marking the end of the Nantahala River run, located just above Nantahala Lake. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris and flat water conditions as they approach the lake, with careful navigation required to safely exit the river. While not a technically challenging rapid, it requires attention to route finding and potential takeout logistics.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
12.7 mi
Directions
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0.5- Hwy 64 to Nantahala Lake
Nantahala
I-II+(III) 8.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater