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Raven Fork - 3. Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee
Raven Fork, |
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3. Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee (Lower Raven Fork)
| Usual Difficulty | II-III+(IV) (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 8 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 70 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 75 fpm |
CrackInRock Rapid Raven Fork,NC
CrackInRock Rapid Raven Fork,NC
Photo of Daniel Grimes by Barry Grimes taken 09/01/01 @ 650 cfs
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC | ||||
| usgs-03512000 | 650 - 2000 cfs | II-III+(IV) | 01h56m | 670 cfs (rc= 0.0 ) |
River Description
This beautiful stream originates in the Smokey Mt. National Park and flows into the Cherokee Indian Reservation where it confluences with the Oconaluftee.
Note: By order of the Cherokee Tribal Council, that portion of the Raven Fork crossing
the Qualla Boundary (the official name of their reservation) is closed to boating. This entire
run is located on the reservation -- it is illegal to boat it.
The whitewater consists of mostly class II-III (IV) rapids and there are two >distinct
sections as described by Bob Benner in Carolina Whitewater. The >most significant rapid,
"Crack In The Rock," is within the lower section a mile or so below Sherril's Ford bridge near
the campground off Big Cove Rd. This rapid has three slots and should be scouted from the right
bank.
Generally the far left slot (check for strainers here first) is most often run as the center and
right slots are unclean, chaotic and undercut.
AW Raven Fork Safety
Report.
NWRI - Raven Fork 3. Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee (mobile)