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MAPS: Scaley Mountain, Corbin Knob (USGS); Macon (County)

class: II–III

length: 5.3 mi.

time: 2.5 hrs.

gauge: Visual

level: 2.3 ft.

permits: No

gradient: 23

scenery: B–C

CR 1678 BRIDGE TO CR 1668

DESCRIPTION: Watch for a fairly steep cut through a rock garden, about 150 yards down from the put-in, followed by a series of ledges. At higher water levels it would be best to scout this stretch.

SHUTTLE: From Franklin, drive east on US 64 to CR 1678 (Peeks Creek Road) and go south to the bridge. To reach the takeout, travel on CR 1668 west off US 64 (just south of the US 64 bridge) 0.4 miles to CR 1698.

GAUGE: The USGS gauge is on CR 1524 (Sugar Fork Road) about 40 yards above US 64 on the east bank. The minimum for a solo run is a reading of 2.3.

LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER

The Little Tennessee first appears to the traveler on US 23/441 south of Franklin as a small creek. One will wonder how such a small stream can grow to a full-size river between here and Iotla. It flows generally north between the Nantahala Mountain Range to the west and the Cowee Range to the east before reaching the impoundment at Fontana.