only search W.R.W.W.   North River         2 Miles Avg Gradient 60 fpm Max Gradient 115 fpm       Water Quality (1 bad 3 good) Scenery (1 bad 3 good)                 This drop is in the middle section...photo courtesy of Steven Cook of paddler  David McConnell.......................                                                              North River  Campground                                              Shuttle: FS Road 217 runs alongside the river for the entirety of the run.   Put-in: The  put-in is the North River Campground where the river pulls away from the road.   Camping can be had at the put-in     Put-in        Take-out: Take-out at the confluence with the Tellico.   Hazards: Are trees and you must scout the entire run from the road before running it to make sure you know the location of the strainers. Steel Cable: There is a hikers crossing and at higher water this comes into play.   Level:   3.5 and above on the Tellico gage.   River Description The North River is a a small feeder of the Tellico that actually merges with the Tellico in its upper reaches to help give it its size. Its a  roadside stream featuring a number of small ledges, the biggest being almost 8-10 feet tall. The ledges with good water can be more fun that the normal the Tellico ledges section                     One of the cascades its about 8 ft tall.............                                 This drop is in the middle section Photo courtesy of Steven Cook of paddler  David McConnell                                                 All photos below provided by Ray Knorr