Oconaluftee

W. Butler -
Ran the section in the Park on 9/28 around 900 cfs. There is a river ride strainer after the second bridge you pass under (Tow String Rd.) It was easy enough to make it around and under at this level but at higher levels the water would rise above it and create a hazard. You can't see the strainer until you paddle through the second rapid after the bridge. This run is a great alternative/upgrade from the Tuck gorge and has some nice boogie water. Would be better above 1000+ cfs closer to 1200. It would be really bumpy at 800 cfs.