Alcovy
3- Factory Shoals
July 16, 2004
Trip Report
| Reporter | Will Gosney |
Directions from Covington
Take Hwy 36 South, pass Hendersons
and go a few more miles. You will see
Factory Shoals road on the left, turn left
and look for the camp ground road on
the left about 200 yards from the
bridge. The gauge is on the south
west bridge piling. The take out is
accessed by entering the park on the
south side of factory shoals road and
going to the big bend parking lot. Hike
down to the river and scout the last
drop if this is your first time.
Bridge Guage
6/28/04 gauge 1.0
6/29/04 gauge 1.2
7/1/04 gauge 1.2
7/3/04 gauge 1.2
7/4/04 gauge 1.27
Internet Gauge
6/26 3.5
6/27 6.25 (spike that made flow)
6/28 4.5 (additional rain)&
6/29-7/1 3.5
7/2 8.0 (heavy rain) should show up
7/4-5 on bridge
For more info:
Michael Beyer
Park Director (ranger)
770-787-6309 h
770-787-6670 w