Little (Eno trib)

Route 1461 (Johnson U.) to US Route 501

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August 10, 2024

Good First Time Level

ReporterZach Schiada
Gauge Reading3.41 ft at LITTLE RIVER AT SR1461 NEAR ORANGE FACTORY, NC
FlowLow Flow

I had run this section before, but wanted to update that the level we ran this at is probably a good flow for a first timer not familiar with the run. It is not pushy, but not scrapey, allowing for proper boat scouting for wood and safe lines. I'd still recommend running this with someone familiar just so that you know where to scout. We started on the South Fork at Guess Rd and ran to 501 for take out. There are 3 spots where you'll want to scout, but we were able to do so from our boats. These were at the boof on the South Fork about a tenth of a mile above S Lowell Rd (36.149177, -78.949280), Swimming hole rapid (36.141226, -78.917474) and fossil rapid (36.139572, -78.916674). Level is just above scrapey and still fun. You can see the gradient for each of the drops. From the merging of the forks, there is a ton of flat water, but some really decent class II rapids scattered throughout with some surf opportunities and we didn't have problems eddy hopping down once we got to the gorge. We didn't have to portage anything, but keep an eye out for wood since there is always a chance that it'll be there.