Eastatoe Creek - US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee


Eastatoe Creek, South Carolina, US

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US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee

Usual Difficulty IV-V (for normal flows)
Length 3.52 Miles
Avg. Gradient 230 fpm

Shayne cranking a big boof


Shayne cranking a big boof
Photo of Shayne Day by Brad Roberts taken 09/08/02 @ low

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ROSMAN, NC
usgs-03439000 3000 - 10000 cfs IV-V 00h46m 233 cfs (rc= -0.4 )


River Description

The big nasty portage is about 2 miles into the run. We carried on the right. Left looked like a better bet. Watch out for the stinging nettles on the bank in that area, and lots of poison ivey. Last seen there were a couple of riverwide strainers that got us out of our boats above the drop. This is a good thing because the gradient will sneak up on you above the portage if you are not careful.

Bradley
September 27, 2002


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Last Updated: 2006-01-24 11:25:45


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