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SHUTTLE: From Bryson City, drive south on US 19 to CR 1140 and turn left (southeast) onto the first bridge crossing the creek west of the community of Alarka. Return to US 19 and turn left; then drive 0.1 miles and turn right (northwest) on CR 1309 to the old CR 1309 bridge and take out.

GAUGE: The USGS gauge is below the CR 1307 bridge (0.8 miles below the takeout). The minimum for a solo run is a reading of 2.5. The creek can be run in later winter, spring, and early summer except after an unusually dry spring.

WHITEOAK CREEK

Whiteoak Creek is born high in the Nantahala National Forest between Split Whiteoak Ridge and Rocky Bald Ridge, a few miles west of Nantahala Lake. From its origin it tumbles steeply for a few miles, slows (somewhat) through a short valley, then picks up steam once more before joining the Nantahala. This last section is described below. Because of its small watershed, this run is available only after a long, heavy rainfall.

MAPS: Topton, Hewitt (USGS); Macon (County)