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Rapid NC

Trash Can Falls

Laurel Creek - slides section near 321 (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Trash Can Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Trash Can Falls is a steep, technical slide with a vertical drop that demands precise boat control and careful line selection. The rapid features a narrow chute with potential for pin hazards and limited margin for error, requiring paddlers to navigate carefully to avoid potential impact with rock walls or submerged obstacles.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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slides section near 321
Laurel Creek
IV-V 1.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater