North Carolina whitewater - Big Laurel Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Madison County Madison county, Hurricane to Hot Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Greeneville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Hurricane to Hot Springs section of Big Laurel Creek is 7 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. The campgrounds here at Big Laurel Creek are pretty good. This section     is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Laurel Creek than the Hurricane to Hot Springs section. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: The Little Paint Creek Trail offers hiking at its best, and a splendid place to visit is Tanyard Gap. All through the months of summer, highs   mostly are in the 80's at Big Laurel Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Laurel Creek temperatures dip to the 20's. Big Laurel Creek gets a good deal of water; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is October. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The Great Smoky Mountains rules! Big Laurel Creek is right by the Paint Creek Trail. Big Laurel Creek, Hurricane to Hot Springs road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.915 Longitude: -82.76111 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.89361 Longitude: -82.82222 Paddler input for Big Laurel Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Laurel Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: GREENEVILLE EXP STN 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. General Morgan Inn & Conference Center, Greeneville 15 miles away Originally constructed in 1884, The General Morgan Inn reflects the style of a grand railroad hotel. Our elegant lobby features marble details, handpainted wallpaper, and crystal chandeliers. Many of ... Jameson Inn Greeneville-Tn, Greeneville 15 miles away At Jameson Inn Greeneville, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel withthe charm of a country inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests alsocan enjoy a complimentary breakfast ... Greeneville-Days Inn, Greeneville 15 miles away Andrew Johnson Historical Home Site - 2 miles Tusculum College / Greeneville Astros - 2 miles Bristol Motor Speedway - 40 miles Relax and enjoy at one of our 2 city parks that includes walking trails,...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Laurel Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Laurel Creek: French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Barnard to Hot Springs) Spring Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Route 1171 to Hot Springs) Brush Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (to French Broad River) Walnut Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4 miles long (US 25/70 to Barnard) French Broad, Cocke County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (Hot Springs to Highway 107 at Del Rio) Cold Springs Creek, Haywood County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (to Harmen Den) Hurricane Creek, Haywood County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.3 miles long (SR 1336 to Pigeon River) French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (North Carolina Route 251 to Route 1634) French Broad, Cocke County , 19 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.5 miles long (Del Rio to Bridgeport Market) Pigeon River, Haywood County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Harmon Den to Big Creek)   Ski Areas Near Big Laurel Creek: Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 20 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 54 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 65 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 65 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 79 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 149 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Laurel Creek: General Morgan Inn & Conference Center, Greeneville , 15 miles away Jameson Inn Greeneville-Tn, Greeneville , 15 miles away Greeneville-Days Inn, Greeneville , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Mars Hill, Mars Hill , 18 miles away Comfort Inn Canton, Canton , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Laurel Creek: Hot Springs Resort and Spa, Hot Springs, 3 miles away Paint Creek Campground, Greene County, 7 miles away Houston Valley Campground, Cocke County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Big Laurel Creek: Little Paint Creek Trail, Greene County , 3 miles away Paint Creek Trail, Greene County , 4 miles away Pounding Mill Trail, Madison County , 7 miles away Dixon Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away Greene Mountain Trail, Greene County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Big Laurel Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 23 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 51 miles away