North Carolina whitewater - Clear Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon/Rabun County Macon/Rabun county, Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(V+)     2 miles   The put-in is not too far from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Clear Creek in North Carolina is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III+(V+) section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Clear Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Off Highway     28 Into Overflow Creek section is the only one. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. The beautiful scenery of Macon/Rabun County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Wheel Branch Gap is a delightful spot to explore close by, and do take a hike on the Three Forks Trail. Much rainfall falls at Clear Creek; during the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months   is July. For the duration of the warm months, highs generally are in the 80's at Clear Creek. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are mostly in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Clear Creek. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains rocks! Have a glorious hiking adventure along the Burrells Ford Trail. Clear Creek, Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(V+) Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0026 Longitude: -83.2102 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.98649 Longitude: -83.22181 Paddler input for Clear Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: COWEETA EXP STATION 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek.   Whitewater Near Clear Creek: Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Big Creek, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Chattooga River - West Fork, Rabun County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Overflow Creek Road Bridge to Highway 28 Boater's Access) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 5 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Chattooga River, Rabun GA / Oconee SC County , 5 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Clear Creek: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 10 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 47 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 126 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clear Creek: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 4 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 12 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 12 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek: Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 1 miles away Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 4 miles away Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Clear Creek: Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 1 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 6 miles away Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Clear Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 45 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Clear Creek: Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Clear Creek