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Rapid NC

Upper Norton Falls

Norton Creek - Above Thorpe Lake (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Tuckasegee River at SR 1172 near Cullowhee, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Upper Norton Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Upper Norton Falls features a technical boulder garden with multiple line options requiring precise maneuvering between closely spaced rocks. The rapid demands careful route selection and quick boat handling, with potential for pin hazards and tight lateral moves between large midstream obstructions. Paddlers should scout carefully and be prepared for potential boat-scouting challenges due to the complex rock arrangement.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.9 mi
Directions
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Above Thorpe Lake
Norton Creek
IV-V(V+) 3.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater