Fires Creek

A) Mule Flats to the Arch Bridge

DifficultyI-III+
Length5.2 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeNantahala River Near Rainbow Springs, Nc
Flow Rate as of 36 minutes
275 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedNovember 22, 2020

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North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant biodiversity, and large tracts of federal lands. In combination these things add up to an incredible array of whitewater rivers and streams that have long been paddling classics. While many communities rely [...]Read More


River Description

Fires Creek is a tight often woody creek with your typical mountain scenery and lots of small drops.  There isn't a serious section of hard whitewater but constant attention and good skills are needed to safely manage this creek.


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