Rivers and Creeks in Transylvania County, Western North Carolina
fishing, rafting, kayaking, canoeing and tubing.

Davidson

Lower
Looking Glass Creek to US 276/US 76 Bridge
Class 1-2  •  6.1 Miles
Average Gradient 22 fpm  •  Minimum suggested Level: 1 feet
The Gauge is located on the river right bank 50 yards upstream on the US 276/US 76 bridge.

Upper
Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek
Class 2-3  •  3.5 Miles
Average Gradient 65fpm  •  Minimum Suggested Level: 2 feet

French Broad River

Section 6
NC Route 251 to Route 1634 (Woodfin River Park to Alexander)
Season: Year Round
Class 1-3  •  6.5 miles  •  Minimum Suggested Level 1000 cfs

Section 9
Barnard to Hot Springs
Season: Year Round
Class 3-4  •  8.1 miles  •  Minimum Suggested 1200 cfs
Average Gradient 24 fpm  •  Maximum Gradient 41 fpm
Put in at Barnard NC  •  Take Out at Hot Springs NC

East Fork
East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River
Class 2-4  •  5.5 Miles

Little River
Base of Triple Falls to Hooker Falls
Class 3-4  •  1 mile

Rapids

Big Nuts
River Mile 0.0  •  Class 3

Rail Slide
River Mile 0.5  •  Class 3

Schizophrenia
River Mile 0.8  •  Class 4

Hooker Falls
River Mile 1.0  •  Class 4

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