Tennessee · Unknown Co.

Big South Fork Cumberland River

🏞 National Park
· 52 mi · Class
Optimal: 300–925 CFS · USGS #03433500
Water temp: 63°F
614 avg
161CFS
1.53 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
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⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 614 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03433500
National Park Service

This is a two day run as it is 18 miles down stream to the nearest accessible takeout. Devils Jump is located just above the take-out and should be portaged on river left. The portages are not signed.

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