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

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



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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+ - 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

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