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   This section of Elk River in Avery County is 8.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Boone, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Avery County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because     these hotels fill up quick. The Route 1326 to Route 1305 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside North Carolina you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Elk River regularly tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is slightly colder of course, mostly in the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's while the cold   winter nights at Elk River are in the 20's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Elk River; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is October. A brilliant location to stop at close to Elk River is Bearpen Gap, and everyone nearby loves skiing at Ski Beech. 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. 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 The Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk offers comfort and convenience in a beautiful mountain setting. Nestled in the 'Heart of the High Country', we are within minutes of the area's best attra... La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone 16 miles away Only a 1/2 mile from downtown, the brand new La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone is a beautiful mountain lodge with a spectacular view of the Appalachian and Sugar Mountains. We even have some rooms with Fi...   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 Laurel, 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 Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 115 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 118 miles away, 210 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk , 5 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 6 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel Boone NC, Boone , 18 miles away Americourt Hotel-Mountain City, Mountain City , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 6 miles away Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 8 miles away Buckhill Campground, Plumtree, 9 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   Lakes Near Elk River