North Carolina whitewater - Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County Macon county, Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     2 miles   The nature scenery of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Cullasaja River attract people from near and far. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations     you might end up sleeping in your car. This section of Cullasaja River is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The put-in is not too far from Seneca, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Cullasaja River ordinarily gets lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls all through March, and October meanwhile is the driest month.   A tour to Cullasaja Falls will fill your soul with brilliant feelings; you could always explore California Gap. All the outdoors enjoyable stuff in the Blue Ridge Mountains will keep you coming back over and over. All through the summer months highs here at Cullasaja River get into the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. During the winter highs are commonly in the 40's while Cullasaja River nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's. Cullasaja River, Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 184 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0824 Longitude: -83.2641 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1261 Longitude: -83.28106 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 5 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 6 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 8 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. 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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 , 2 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Middle Creek, Macon County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 7 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge) Norton Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake) Holcombe Creek, Rabun County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.9 miles long (FS Road 86B bridge to Three Forks of West Fork Chattooga)   Ski Areas Near Cullasaja River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 9 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 39 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cullasaja River: The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 5 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 6 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 8 miles away Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 8 miles away Microtel Inn Franklin, Franklin , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cullasaja River: Vanhook Glade Campground, Macon County, 2 miles away Old Corundum Millsite Campground, Franklin, 3 miles away Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cullasaja River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 6 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 8 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 10 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 11 miles away Burrells Ford Trail, Rabun County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Cullasaja River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 38 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cullasaja River: Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 5 miles away Franklin Golf Course, Franklin , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Cullasaja River