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 beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This section of Cullasaja River in North Carolina is 4.75 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch stretch is just one of many. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far     and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. If you're coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: Cullasaja River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month   of the year is frequently March, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is October. A spree to Cullasaja River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Dry Falls; the Shortoff Mountain Trail is a glorious hiking trail close by. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Cullasaja River. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Cullasaja River. But wait, there's more entertaining stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bridal Veil Falls is an inspiring location to pop by while you're here. 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 ... Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 3 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 ... Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin 11 miles away We are situated atop a mountain and offer a panoramic view of the Smoky Mountains from many of our rooms. We are one mile from downtown Franklin. We are located near Western Carolina University, South...   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 Laurel, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 125 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cullasaja River: The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 2 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 11 miles away Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 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