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Tuckasegee - Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392
Tuckasegee, North Carolina, US |
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Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392 (Tuck)
| Usual Difficulty | II-III (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 5 Miles |
The Tuckaseegee at Dillsboro
The Tuckaseegee at Dillsboro
Photo taken 06/15/11
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BARKER'S CREEK, NC | ||||
| usgs-03510577 | 500 - 5000 cfs | II-III | 14h07m | 1060 cfs (rc= 0.1 ) |
River Description
Put-In There is a new put-in with a large parking area and restrooms on North River Road.
Turn off of Rt. 441 onto North River Road. The old one under the bridge in Dillsboro can still be
used if you wish to bypass the first rapid.
Take-Out Tuckasegee Outfitters is on the left of US 441 North. Park in the grass and let
the owner know you're paddling.
The Tuck is a fun little river and an excellent place to learn to paddle or work on skills. There
are many places to practice eddy turns, ferries and peel outs without serious consequences. The
minimum "fun" level is about 450-500 cfs with 700-800 cfs being a nice level that
covers up most of the shallow sections. The rapids are wave trains/holes with good pools below to
recover boats and swimmers.
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Associated Projects
- Tuckasegee Relicensing (NC)
AW signed a settlement calling for new dam releases, sweeping conservation measures, new access, and the removal of Dillsboro Dam in North Carolina.
Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392, Tuckasegee North Carolina, US (mobile)