North Carolina · Unknown Co.

Nolichucky River

· 8 mi · Class
Optimal: 700–2100 CFS · USGS #03465500
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1.48 ft gauge height
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⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,408 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03465500
U.S. Forest Service

The Nolichucky is in an incredibly beautiful, deep, mountain gorge that offers lots of great play, especially within the first few miles. The Noli's punch is at the beginning, then it mellows out to a mostly class III run allowing ample opportunity to enjoy the scenery. The gorge is remote with the only opportunity to walk out by a railroad track that parallels the river. (American Whitewater) <p>&nbsp;</p> <figure> <img src="https://rms.memberclicks.net/assets/NRRD/NRRDlinks/Nolichucky%20River%20-%20Gorge%20-%20Christen%20Moseley.JPG" alt="Nolichucky River Vista" style="width:650px;height:450

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