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Hawks Nest (Tailrace to Gauley Bridge)

New River • NC, VA, WV
Length
5.0 mi
Difficulty
Class III-IV
Current flow
2,270 cfs (medium water)
New River at Thurmond · about 1 hour ago
Shuttle
7 mi / 12 min

Short reach below Hawks Nest Dam, frequently dry due to hydro diversion.
When tailrace flows are running, Class III-IV creek-like drops through
a rarely-paddled gorge. Most boaters prefer the Lower Gorge above.

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