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| Difficulty | III+(IV) |
| Length | 3.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 100 fpm |
| Gauge | Nantahala River near Hewitt, Nc |
| Flow Rate as of 53 minutes | 716 cfs
below recommended
|
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 17, 2024 |
2025 Nantahala River Upper Cascades Release Schedule
April
| Dates | Flow | Time |
|---|---|
| 4/19 | 250 CFS | 10am - 4pm |
| 4/20 | 350 CFS | 10am - 4pm |
June
| Dates | Flow | Time |
|---|---|
| 6/20 | 250 CFS | 4pm - 7pm |
July
| Dates | Flow | Time |
|---|---|
| 7/2 | 250 CFS | 4pm - 7pm |
| 7/18 | 250 CFS | 4pm - 7pm |
August
| Dates | Flow | Time |
|---|---|
| 8/1 | 250 CFS | 4pm - 7pm |
September
| Dates | Flow | Time |
|---|---|
| 9/27 | 300 CFS | 10am - 5pm |
| 9/28 | 425 CFS | 10am - 3pm |
| 9/28 | 250 CFS | 3pm - 5pm |
Release times listed above are the times when flows should arrive immediately below the confluence of Whiteoak Creek with the Nantahala River.
All flows in the Nantahala gorge on the dates listed above are additive to the generation flows of about 550 cfs and natural stream flow.
Location
Nantahala Outdoor Center13077 US-19
Bryson City, NC 28713
Nantahala River Upper Cascades Resources
- https://noc.com/events/upper-cascades-releases/
- https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/3663/main
- http://www.awetstate.com/NantahalaC.html
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48634
