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)              Here is a map of the area, so you can know the general area.     Class IV                               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