North Carolina whitewater - Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County Macon county, Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III+(V+)     5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of North Carolina and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section of Cullasaja River is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III+(V+) section     of whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There's camping available near Cullasaja River. Briefly about the general area: Wildcat Cliffs is an exciting location to pop by while at Cullasaja River; a splendid place to stop by is Wildcat Gap. Cullasaja River is a wet site that gets a lot of rainfall;   through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October meanwhile is the driest month. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Don't leave Cullasaja River without first checking out Sunset Rock, and Cullasaja River is right by the Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. It's always splendid to stop by Highlands Falls, and the Shortoff Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best. For the duration of the months of summer at Cullasaja River temperatures are frequently in the 80's; the overnight is fairly colder of course, commonly in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cullasaja River are in the 20's. Cullasaja River, Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III+(V+) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0815 Longitude: -83.1654 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.06819 Longitude: -83.20231 Paddler input for Cullasaja River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: FRANKLIN 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 2 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina's high country with its award-winning blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. The welcoming influences of Old-Europe architecture lend... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 2 miles away The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ... Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands 2 miles away The Hampton Inn Highlands hotel in Highlands North Carolina is located one block off Main Street on Hwy. 106 in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors to Highlands North Carolina enjoy area a...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Cullasaja River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cullasaja River, North Carolina. 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 Cullasaja River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cullasaja River.   Whitewater Near Cullasaja River: Cullasaja River, Macon County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Norton Creek, Jackson County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 5 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 5 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls) Big Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County , 6 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Cullasaja River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 13 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 44 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cullasaja River: Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 2 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 2 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Franklin, Franklin , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cullasaja River: Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 2 miles away Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 4 miles away Vanhook Glade Campground, Macon County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cullasaja River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 3 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 4 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 5 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Cullasaja River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 42 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 52 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cullasaja River: Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 2 miles away High Hampton Inn & Country Club, Cashiers , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Cullasaja River