Matthews Creek
Raven Cliff Falls to US 276
| Difficulty | III-V(V+) |
| Length | 2.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 150 fpm |
| Gauge | French Broad River at Rosman, Nc |
| Flow Rate as of 32 minutes | 92 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | January 24, 2006 |
Matthews Creek is full on class V steep creeking action. It is quite possibly the steepest and most demanding run in South Carolina, and might even be one of the hardest creeks in the southeast.
The put in requires the boater to carry almost 2 miles to the base of Raven Cliff Falls in Caesar's Head State Park or upsteam 6 miles from a church camp. Take out by boating down to the confluence or by walking out at the church camp.
I spoke with some local boaters who ran this creek a few years ago. They said it was 'hell'. The hike to the put in, numerous unrunnable rapids and trees, in addition to the long takeout hike made this trip extremely demanding. Other local boaters say they hit this creek almost once a year.
