Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek river run
Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
The class rating for this section of the Whitewater River varies between Class II and Class IV depending on the water level and the specific rapids. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8.5 miles, starting just upstream of Townes Creek and ending at the confluence with Kings Creek.
Some of the notable rapids and obstacles on this section of the Whitewater River include "Jump Start," "Rodeo Hole," and "Gorilla," which is a Class IV rapid that requires expert skills to navigate safely.
There are specific regulations that paddlers must follow when navigating this section of the Whitewater River. For example, paddlers must wear personal flotation devices at all times, and no alcohol or drugs are allowed on the river. Additionally, paddlers must respect private property and avoid trespassing.
Sources for this information include American Whitewater and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Overall, the Whitewater River run beginning just upstream of Townes Creek, Wash Branch, and Crane Creek to the confluence with Kings Creek is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced paddlers.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 253 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 55 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 70 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 39 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss | 174 cfs | → |
| Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin | 261 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Devils Fork Road Oconee County
- White Oak Hill Road Oconee County
- Landing Road Oconee County
- Fall Creek Landing
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- High Falls Road Oconee County
Other river runs
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Burrels Ford To Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Campgrounds
- Cherry Hill Recreation Area
- Sandy Beach Campsite
- Oconee State Park
- Burrells Ford
- Long Bottom Ford
- Devils Fork State Park
Fishing spots
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
What's the optimal flow for Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek.