Obey, E. Fork, Tennessee, US |
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| Usual Difficulty | II-V+ (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 13.8 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 40 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 130 fpm |
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST FORK OBEY RIVER NEAR JAMESTOWN, TN | ||||
| usgs-03414500 | 1000 - 3000 cfs | II-V+ | 00h51m | 627 cfs (rc= -0.2 ) |
Photo of Fran Fitzpatrick, courtesy of Julie Keller (www.JulieKeller.com).
Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Tennessee, B. Sehlinger and
This is a strange run, with lots of flatwater punctuated by extremely dangerous rapids. Many paddlers had fun on this run--and said they wouldn't be back. See the Comments tab for their testimony.