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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The natural beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. The starting point is not too far from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake section of Cullasaja     River is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III+(V+) section. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime months at Cullasaja River temperatures are generally in the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in   the 20's to Cullasaja River. Having a splendid time in the Blue Ridge Mountains is easy. On a good day at Cullasaja River you can take a hike along the Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, and you need to have a look at Sunset Rock if you're here. All the water falling down from the sky makes Cullasaja River a wet spot; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. A short tour to Highlands Falls is always worthwhile, and Wildcat Gap is also a splendid site to discover. This river has so much to offer. If the weather is glorious here at Cullasaja River, you can go for a hike along the Shortoff Mountain Trail, and a cool spot to go to is Wildcat Cliffs. 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 Where four mountain roads converge in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Surrounded by evergreen and rhododendron forests, this is the ideal ... 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 ... Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 9 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e...   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 Laurel, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 365 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 Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 14 miles away Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 14 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