| Difficulty | I-III+ |
| Length | 5.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs, Nc |
| Flow Rate as of 33 minutes | 90 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | November 22, 2020 |
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
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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