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 beautiful scenery of Macon County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road section of Cartoogechaye River is 2.75 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Cartoogechaye River are pretty good. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Some people prefer
whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit
easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other stretches to paddle along Cartoogechaye River than the Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road stretch.
Briefly about the general area: A good deal of precipitation falls at Cartoogechaye River; during the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is October. Summertime highs at Cartoogechaye
River typically tend to be in the 80's, and the night is slightly chillier of course, usually in the 60's. Highs through the winter are typically in the 40's while Cartoogechaye River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. You might want to pay a visit to Windy Gap if you're here at Cartoogechaye River.
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