SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge (West Fork)Class IV-V
3.4 Miles
Avg Gradient 100 fpm
Upstream view of the 1st slide
Upstream view of the 1st slide Photo of Upstream view of the 1st slide by Tyler Stewart taken 12/5/02 @ -1 Gauge Information
French Broad, West Fork
River Description!!!!WARNING!!!! As of October 2004, there is a blowdown laying across the right side of the third slide. The drop is runnable, but painful. Also, there is a log in the bottom left, laying across the hole of the final 5 foot slide. Over 0, the slide starts feeding directly into this drop, severly bumping up the consequence factor. Finally, just after this pool, there is a log laying neck high at -4 inches. Walkable on the left. !!!!WARNING!!!! The West Fork is something different for those jaded by the North Fork. It has a slightly different character, and offers the chance to go big more than once. Three times in fact, in a row. This different and slightly bigger character comes with some consequences though, as this river has taken a life, unlike it's brother. There is a dangerous pothole in the first slide, small but significant seives in the boulder garden, and some bad lumber all through the run. Takeout: From Headwaters Outfitters at 64 and 215, go West on 64 and look for a small factory immediately before the small bridge. Turn L into the "Shipping and Receiving" drive and park near the picnic tables. Putin: Turn L (West) on 64, and climb the grade. Turn R immediately past the CITGO gas station. Follow this road (SR 1309) until it crosses the river. Park on the left or right. You can hike down the river left bank to the first drop to get a feel for the flow. It's about a quarter of a mile. StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2006-11-04 12:26:39
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