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Take-out NC

Take Out

Elk - A) Route 1326 to Route 1305 (above Big Falls) (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid serves as the downstream terminus for this river section, marking the end of the run above Big Falls. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential hazardous exit conditions and scout carefully for safe egress points near the Route 1305 bridge. Local knowledge and careful river reading are critical at this transition point.
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
8.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
A) Route 1326 to Route 1305 (above Big Falls)
Elk
IV-V 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater