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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Elk River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The Route 1326 to Route 1305 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in     this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Elk River. The starting point is not too far from Boone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Elk River in North Carolina is 8.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Nearby Bearpen Gap is a wonderful spot to go if you're at Elk River; skiing at Ski Beech is one of those things you just have to do. Elk River gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; most of the rain falls during July; October is the month with   the least moisture. Through the summer months here at Elk River, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 40's while Elk River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. 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... Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain 12 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club is a year round resort that offers four seasons of enjoyment. Summers offer wonderfully cool, mountaintop accommodations for family vacations. Autumn is simply awe-inspiring...   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 Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 12 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone , 16 miles away Highland Hills Cabins - A Master Hosts Resort, Boone , 17 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