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Rapid NC Class III

Wendy's Wonder

Jonathans Creek - Joe Carver Rd to Liberty Church Rd (NC)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 150.0 – 750.0 CFS
Photo
Wendy's Wonder
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Like the previous rapid, Wendy's Wonder has an entry drop followed by the main drop. There is a large boulder in the center of the creek after the entry drop. It is undercut on both sides and both sides allow the passage of water.  For many years the left side was clogged with many logs and the flow down the left side was restricted. That forced most of the flow down the right side. During the winter of 16/17 high water blew out the log jam.  Now most of the water flows left of the boulder.  The left line is extremely narrow and is prone to catching wood, so the right side is still the best option.  You can run the entry drop on the right center to right with right bow angle so that you line up to run the main drop on the right.  Be aware that the current will try to push you left, so paddle aggressively. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
5.9 mi
Directions
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Joe Carver Rd to Liberty Church Rd
Jonathans Creek
II-III 5.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater