Fires Creek
A) Mule Flats to the Arch Bridge
| Difficulty | I-III+ |
| Length | 5.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs, Nc |
| Flow Rate as of 36 minutes | 275 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | November 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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