Cumberland, Big South Fork - Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp


Cumberland, Big South Fork, Tennessee, US

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Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp

Usual Difficulty I-II(IV) (for normal flows)
Length 8 Miles

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SOUTH FK CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LEATHERWOOD FORD, TN
usgs-03410210 500 - 5000 cfs I-II(IV) 00h27m 2170 cfs (rc= 0.4 )


River Description

This 8 mile run is a float and paddle run with only one class IV rapid which is portagable. Canoes, kayaks, or rafts are all appropriate crafts for this run. Just keep in mind, much of this run is flat.

Camping Options
Camping can be found at the Bandy Creek Campground just a few miles to the west of Leatherwood Ford put-in.

Shuttle Directions
Complete shuttle directions can be found here.

Complete information on the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area can be found here.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2007-04-26 22:15:06

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Angel Falls rapid

Detail Trip Report  Angel Falls rapid  @Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp, TN(2.26MB .jpeg)

Angel Falls river level

Detail Trip Report  Angel Falls river level  @Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp, TN(2.24MB .jpeg)

Angel Falls

Detail Trip Report  Angel Falls  Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, TN(2.86MB .jpeg)

Angel Falls Panoramic

Detail Trip Report  Angel Falls Panoramic  Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, TN(2.43MB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Checkout the latest electronic gauge information at the Leatherwood gazebo located at the put-in.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
SOUTH FK CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LEATHERWOOD FORD, TN
usgs-03410210 500 - 5000 cfs I-II(IV) 00h27m 2170 cfs (rc= 0.4 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
500 -5000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable I-II(IV)

Report - Reports of Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
2y195d10h52m Cumberland, Big South ForkLeatherwood Ford to Station Camp [TN] Angel Falls n/a wesley
2y195d11h09m BSFNRRA [TN] Angel Falls BSFNRRA n/a n/a
2y347d17h16m Cumberland, Big South ForkLeatherwood Ford to Station Camp [TN] Angel Falls n/a wesley
2y357d06h56m Big South Fork of the Cumberland River [TN] Angel Falls Panoramic 5400 cfs Vaughn Pickney

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Rapid Summary

Mile Rapid Name Class Features (Legend)
2.0Angel FallsIVHazard

Rapid Descriptions

Angel Falls (Class IV, Mile 2.0)
This rapid is worth taking a look. Many people portage. It has claimed a few lives over the years due to an undercut rock on the left side of the channel. Don't blunder into this one.


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