North Carolina whitewater - Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County

Macon county, Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     3.5 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Macon County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road section is just one of many. The Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road section of Cullasaja River in North Carolina is 3.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance
    because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this
one you always get great scenery along the way too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the days of summer at Cullasaja River temperatures are frequently in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. The winter
 
comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cullasaja River are in the 20's.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Cullasaja River a wet spot; March is when you get the most rain here, and October meanwhile is the driest month.

Cullasaja River, Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 3.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.1415
Longitude: -83.29445

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.1701
Longitude: -83.3388

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Current weather conditions at Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
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Local climate location: FRANKLIN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin
3 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...

Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin
4 miles away
Nestled in the foothills of the Smokies, Days Inn Franklin offers the relaxation and the beauty of mountains, while being centrally located to local attractions. Franklin is known as the Gem...

Carolina Motel, Franklin
6 miles away
Carolina Motel is one of Franklin North Carolinas most beautiful motels, located in the heart of the Smokey Mountains and just minutes from gem mines, white water rafting, beautiful waterfalls and the...



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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 , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road)
Cullasaja River, Macon County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge)
Cartoogechaye River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.75 miles long (Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road)
Cullasaja River, Macon County , 6 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls)
Cullasaja River, Macon County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch)
Middle Creek, Macon County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106)
Cullasaja River, Macon County , 10 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake)
Norton Creek, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake)
Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 11 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek)
Darnell Creek, Rabun County , 12 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 1 miles long (Roadside along Darnell Creek Road)
 Ski Areas Near Cullasaja River:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 11 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 35 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 128 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cullasaja River:
Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 3 miles away
Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 4 miles away
Carolina Motel, Franklin , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 11 miles away
Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cullasaja River:
Old Corundum Millsite Campground, Franklin, 1 miles away
Fort Cannon Campground, Franklin, 3 miles away
Cullasaja River Campground, Franklin, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Cullasaja River:
Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away
Gage Trail, Macon County , 11 miles away
Stewart Trail, Macon County , 12 miles away
Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 12 miles away
Hurricane Creek Trail, Macon County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Cullasaja River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 34 miles away
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 58 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cullasaja River:
Franklin Golf Course, Franklin , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Cullasaja River

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