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.
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