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Little, West Prong, TN

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2. Confluence with Laurel Creek to the Y (West Prong of the Little River)

Class III+
3 Miles
Avg Gradient 115 fpm
Max Gradient 172 fpm

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Little, West Prong
2. Confluence with Laurel Creek to the Y III+
low
3.00
1/9 22:30
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  4 feet Max Sug. Level:  8 feet

River Description

One can hike into the upper reaches of this run by starting at the West Prong Trailhead, which begans at a parking area on the right as you arrive at the Tremont Institute. This section drops 250 ft/mile, so it is probably 3-4 smoky creeking with some wood in it, as it is quite small. Starting at the confluence of Laurel Creek, the run has many quality class 3-3+ rapids, with liberal sprinklings of wood, though all can be avoided at this time. Conditions change often though, so scout the few spots that can't be seen from the road. The big drop is an 8 foot ledge above the confluence with Middle Prong. It is slightly undercut on the left and there is a piton/pin depending on the level, on the right. Straightforward nonetheless. This is something that I would do when the Little is way high and your group is not up for the Class 4-5 steep creeking that is blowing up elsewhere.
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Last Updated: 2008-03-30 21:32:45

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Gauge Description:

This watershed is only about 7 square miles, so it requires at least 1.5 inches of rain. The little at 6 feet or higher and rising is a pretty good indicator. There is a rain gauge for Cades Cove. Averaging this gauge's rain totals with Newfound Gap's rain totals gives an accurate representation of how much rain fell in the watershed. Upon arrival, a simple drive up the road will reveal the level.

Little River above Townsend [ TN ]

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Stage Flow Updated
3 664 1/9 22:30

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
TN Abrams Creek— Cades Cove to Abrams Creek Campground II-III+(V) 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Abrams Creek 2— Abrams Creek Campground to Hwy 129 II 3.00 feet   med 1/9 22:30
TN Little— 0. Old Rail Bridge to Elkmont C.G. III-IV 3.00 feet   med 1/9 22:30
TN Little— 1. Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks II-III 3.00 feet   med 1/9 22:30
TN Little— 2. Sinks to the Elbow III-IV+ 3.00 feet   med 1/9 22:30
TN Little— 3. Elbow to the 'Y' (Townsend) II+(III) 3.00 feet   med 1/9 22:30
TN Little, Middle Prong— 1) Thunderhead and Lynncamp Prong confluence to next bridge IV 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Little, Middle Prong— 2) First Bridge below Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute III-IV 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Little, West Prong— 1. Cold Water Knob to Cades Cove Rd. III-IV 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Little, West Prong— 2. Confluence with Laurel Creek to the Y III+ 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Lynn Camp Prong— to confluence with Thunderhead Prong III-IV+(V+) 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Spruce Flats Prong— Honey Cove Branch confluence to Middle Prong Little River V+ 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30
TN Thunderhead Prong— to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong IV 3.00 feet   low 1/9 22:30

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AW Gauge ID:11046
USGS Station:03497300
HUC:06010201
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