North Carolina whitewater - Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) county, Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     4.8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The beautiful scenery of Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The starting point is not too far from Boone, please print     out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. This section of Elk River is 4.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer months highs here at Elk River get into the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Elk River.   The amount of rainfall that falls at Elk River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through July while October is regularly the driest month. Nearby Cannon Gap is a splendid spot to go if you're at Elk River, and hey, Gotta ski right? Ski Beech is a perfect site to do that. Elk River, Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 4.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.19839 Longitude: -81.9703 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.249 Longitude: -81.90001 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 7 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 15 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, Carter and Avery County , 0 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Big Falls to Poga Rd) Elk River, Avery County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.4 miles long (Route 1326 to Route 1305) Watauga River, Watauga County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Watauga, Watauga / Johnson County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Elk River, Carter County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills) Watauga River, Watauga County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200) Watauga River, Watauga County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (North Carolina Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge) Doe River, Carter County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Watauga River, Watauga County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105) Boone Fork, Watauga County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 4 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 9 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 603 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 116 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 120 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 , 7 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone, Boone , 15 miles away Super 8 Motel Boone NC, Boone , 17 miles away Americourt Hotel-Mountain City, Mountain City , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 7 miles away Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 11 miles away Flintlock Campground, Boone, 12 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Little Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 9 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 9 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 10 miles away Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 11 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 55 miles away