Whittier River Access Point is located just before congruence with Conley Creek.
Conley Creek (Connelly Creek) 2-79-52 is a small tributary to the Tuckasegee River and drains a
small portion of southeastern Swain County. Only the lower portion of the watershed is developed, consisting
mostly of residences and a golf course, while majority of the upper watershed is forest. The stream follows a
road for much of its length which has reduced or removed the riparian on one side for much of the segment.
However, overall habitat was good and the stream banks were stable with little erosion. The Creek was
sampled in 2009 resulting in an Excellent benthos bioclassification.
