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class: I–II

length: 9.5 mi.

time: 3 hrs.

gauge: Visual

level: n/a

permits: No

gradient: 14

scenery: A–B

CLAY CR 1302 (SHALLOWFORD) BRIDGE TO US 64 WEST OF PEACHTREE

DESCRIPTION: Mission Dam, located about 1.5 miles below the put-in, should be approached cautiously. There is a log boom below sand flats on the right, which can be crossed to a fairly easy takeout. Portage about 75 yards down the old road to a well-worn path and then another 50 yards below the fence to a short path to the dam race. The dam, operated by Duke Power, only runs when power is being generated at Lake Chatuge. The shoals below the dam are best scouted at this time. The trip can be extended 2.8 miles by taking out at the access area above the Frank Forsyth Bridge on Hiawassee Street in Hayesville.

SHUTTLE: Take out alongside US 64, about 0.5 miles west of CR 1550, west of Peachtree.

GAUGE: See Section A.

CULLASAJA RIVER

The Cullasaja rises in the Nantahala National Forest and drops over many falls and cascades before slowing down and entering the Little Tennessee. Three of the better-known falls are Bridal Veil, Dry Falls, and Cullasaja. The latter drops some 400 spectacular feet to a point about 0.5 miles above the put-in. US 64 follows alongside the river throughout most of this area. It is well worth a drive up through the gorge toward the resort village of Highlands.