North Carolina whitewater - Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County Macon county, Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4.75 miles   The run from Cooks Sawmill(one bridge down from Peeks Creek Bridge is a great canoe run which will take you to the Little Tennessee River at the Franklin Greenway.  The run is about 8 miles and has several mild rapid runs and great scenic views.  Take a cooler and enjoy the day.  Be sure there has been enough rain prior to your trip to ensure a smooth run. Says Chris Jepsen The Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch stretch of Cullasaja River in North Carolina is 4.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. If you're     coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch stretch is just one of them. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Cullasaja River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots   of good rivers for that around here. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside North Carolina you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: Bridal Veil Falls is a good local attraction, and hiking along the Shortoff Mountain Trail is tremendous fun. Yep, outdoors cool stuff truly is bountiful here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Dry Falls if you're here at Cullasaja River. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Cullasaja River, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Cullasaja River dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. Cullasaja River usually gets much precipitation; during March this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is October. Cullasaja River, Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 4.75 miles Average Gradient: 167 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.06769 Longitude: -83.22541 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.07669 Longitude: -83.2493 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 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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 3 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... Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 3 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...   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 , 1 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 4 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) 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 II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Big Creek, Rabun County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek) Middle Creek, Macon County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106) Norton Creek, Jackson County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake)   Ski Areas Near Cullasaja River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 10 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 42 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cullasaja River: The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 3 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 3 miles away Hampton Inn Franklin, Franklin , 10 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cullasaja River: Vanhook Glade Campground, Macon County, 1 miles away Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 2 miles away Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Cullasaja River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 4 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 5 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 7 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Cullasaja River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 41 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 56 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cullasaja River: Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Cullasaja River