North Carolina whitewater - Elk River, Avery County Avery county, Route 1326 to Route 1305 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     8.4 miles   The wonderful Avery County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Boone, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is     long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Route 1326 to Route 1305 stretch of Elk River in North Carolina is 8.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Route 1326 to Route 1305 section is just one of many. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Elk River; July is when you get the most rain here; October meanwhile is the driest month. At Elk River through the summer highs are in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's.   High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Elk River dip into the 20's. While staying at Elk River you could always discover Bearpen Gap; why not head up to Ski Beech and strap some skis to your feet. Elk River, Route 1326 to Route 1305 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 8.4 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.1711 Longitude: -81.91771 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.1683 Longitude: -81.96521 Paddler input for Elk River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, North Carolina Local climate location: BRISTOL WSO AP 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins, Banner Elk 5 miles away Archers Inn features fifteen hotel rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar. Our hotel and cabins are located on the side of Beech Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. We ... Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk 5 miles away Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in Eastern Americas Highest Town with an Elevation of 5,506 feet. The Beech Alpen Inn compliments its Mountain setting with the old world charm of the rustic Inns ... Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk 6 miles away Experience outstanding customer service and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lee's McRae College and more at this pet-friendly Banner Elk, North Carolina hotel. Welcome to the Best Wes...   All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Elk River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elk 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 Boone, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Elk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee) Elk River, Carter and Avery County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Big Falls to Poga Rd) Elk River, Carter County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills) Watauga River, Watauga County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Watauga, Watauga / Johnson County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Watauga River, Watauga County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200) Watauga River, Watauga County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (North Carolina Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge) North Toe River, Avery County , 11 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E) Doe River, Carter County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 5 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins, Banner Elk , 5 miles away Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk , 5 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 6 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 12 miles away La Quinta Inn AND Suites Boone, Boone , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 6 miles away Down By The River Campground, Newland, 8 miles away Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 8 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 10 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 10 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 10 miles away Little Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 10 miles away Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 53 miles away