North Carolina whitewater - Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County Macon county, Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V+)     2.5 miles   The Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls stretch of Cullasaja River in Macon County is 2.5 miles long and is a class IV(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in location is a short drive from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end     up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. The Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Briefly about the general area: Dry Falls is always fun to check out, and nearby you come across Buckhorn Gap which is a splendid place to stop at. Lots of precipitation   falls at Cullasaja River; March is when you get the most rain here while July is frequently the driest month. Summertime highs at Cullasaja River generally tend to be in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Cullasaja River tend to be in the 20's. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Ridge Mountains. A short spree to Bridal Veil Falls is always worthwhile. Cullasaja River, Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V+) Length: 2.5 miles Average Gradient: 84 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.07669 Longitude: -83.2493 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.08369 Longitude: -83.26491 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: COWEETA EXP STATION 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 4 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 4 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 4 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+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 2 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 II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 5 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 6 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road) Middle Creek, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga) Big Creek, Rabun County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Highway 28 to Overflow Creek)   Ski Areas Near Cullasaja River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 5 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 9 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 41 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 , 4 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 4 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 4 miles away Hampton Inn Franklin, Franklin , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cullasaja River: Vanhook Glade Campground, Macon County, 1 miles away Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 4 miles away Blue Valley Campground, Macon County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cullasaja River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 5 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 6 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 9 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Cullasaja River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 40 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 56 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cullasaja River: Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Cullasaja River