Davidson, North Carolina, US

1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam (Upper)

Usual Difficulty	III+(IV) (for normal flows)
Length	1.25 Miles
Avg. Gradient	120 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
DAVIDSON RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NC
usgs-03441000	2.00 - 6.00 ft	III+(IV)	37h42m	1.22 ft (rc= -0.2 )

River Description

An alt. put-in .8 mile above Cove Creek where three forks come together. This adds .8 mile and 80 ft. or so of gradient.

There is a well used and maintained trail running the length of the river on the left side.

This run starts off with its largest rapid right at the start and has numerous class III rapids within this section. With its non-stop boogie and beautiful setting within the rhododendron undergrowth you'll want to do a few quick laps of this section, and with a riverside trail it is also possible to get your mountain biking fix for the week running the shuttles. But while blasting down keep in mind that wood is a frequent visitor of this stream bed.