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Rapid TN Class IV

Vernon's Folly

Watauga - 5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access (TN)

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Gauge Conditions
Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 650.0 CFS

Low-boatable.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Typical Watauga rapid with left to right to left ferrying and eddy work in strong current while dodging a big hole or two.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access
Watauga
IV-V 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater