Laurel Creek

Damascus to South Fork of the Holston River (U.S. 58)

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August 9, 2004

Trip Report

ReporterTravis Proffitt

Put in below the Old Mill in Damascus and have a blast! There are several series of ledges that are a lot of fun even in lower levels. Less than a half-mile below Vail's Mill bridge you'll begin to notice the water slow up and there'll be a LARGE horizon line up ahead. This is a good time to scout the old dam. At higher flows you can run either the far left or far right lines. Down below the dam are some fun rapids. Just be sure to watch out for the tree that is now convientently located on the right side (the best line) of the rapid. HAVE FUN!

We took some pictures a while back of a run on Laurel. I'll try to get those on here soon!

Trip Report – Laurel Creek – Damascus to South Fork of the Holston River (U.S. 58) | American Whitewater