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Turkey Creek - Waucheesi to Tellico River
Turkey Creek, Tennessee, US |
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Waucheesi to Tellico River
| Usual Difficulty | IV-V (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 3 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 160 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 360 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| TELLICO RIVER AT TELLICO PLAINS, TN | ||||
| usgs-03518500 | 1500 - 4200 cfs | IV-V | 00h41m | 335 cfs (rc= -3.9 ) |
River Description
We ran this last week (Dec 2008) when the Tellico was 5.5 ft. The level
was low/med. We put in off of Cherohala Skyway and took out at the confluence with the Tellico. The first 1.5 miles
were flatwater with strainers. The last 1.5 miles contain some nice rapids with a couple of
classic boofs. There are a couple of V's in there and one waterfall that lands on rocks that we
portaged. The downside is all the wood. We barely made it out before dark due to the portages
(some were tough).
This run is worth doing but not until we have a flood to scour the gorge. Portaging can be
difficult because the micro gorge is so steep in the last 3/4 mile before the confluence with the
Tellico.- Dooley
For more information and water levels please click on the link below:
http://www.waldensridgewhitewater.com/tellico/turkeycreek.htm
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Waucheesi to Tellico River, Turkey Creek Tennessee, US (mobile)