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

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Current weather conditions at Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
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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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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