North Carolina whitewater - Cartoogechaye River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County Macon county, Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     2.75 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road section of Cartoogechaye River in Macon County is 2.75 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Cartoogechaye River. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The nature scenery of North Carolina and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Windy Gap is next to Cartoogechaye River and is a perfect place. The high level of precipitation makes Cartoogechaye River a relatively wet place; most of the rain falls during   March, and October is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Cartoogechaye River regularly tend to be in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Cartoogechaye River. Cartoogechaye River, Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 2.75 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.17641 Longitude: -83.39599 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.17641 Longitude: -83.39599 Paddler input for Cartoogechaye River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cartoogechaye River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: ANDREWS 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Microtel Inn Franklin, Franklin Microtel Inn and Suites Franklin, NC. Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Su... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in North Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Seneca, South Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seneca, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Cartoogechaye River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cartoogechaye River.   Whitewater Near Cartoogechaye River: Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road) Little Tennessee River, Macon/ Swain County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 23 miles long (North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge) Middle Creek, Macon County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 11 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls) Nantahala River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Kimsey Creek to US 64) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Darnell Creek, Rabun County , 13 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 1 miles long (Roadside along Darnell Creek Road) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392)   Ski Areas Near Cartoogechaye River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 12 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 32 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 121 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 132 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cartoogechaye River: Microtel Inn Franklin, Franklin , 1 miles away Carolina Motel, Franklin , 2 miles away Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cartoogechaye River: An Eagle's Landing Campground, Franklin, 1 miles away Great Outdoors Recreational Vehicle Resort, Franklin, 1 miles away Old Mill Campground and Cabin Rentals, Franklin, 1 miles away   Trails Near Cartoogechaye River: Gage Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away Stewart Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away Hurricane Creek Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away Rartram Trail, Macon County , 10 miles away Rufus Morgan Trail, Macon County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Cartoogechaye River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 31 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 63 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cartoogechaye River: Franklin Golf Course, Franklin , 2 miles away Mill Creek Country Club, Franklin , 5 miles away