North Carolina whitewater - Flat River, Person/Durham County
Person/Durham
county,
Route 161 to Lake Michie section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 4 miles
The Route 161 to Lake Michie section of Flat River in North Carolina is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Durham, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The nature scenery of Person/Durham County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Getting
some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Route 161 to Lake
Michie section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Flat River a wet location; most of the rain falls during July, and April is the month with the least moisture. Summer at Flat River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's;
the night is quite chillier of course, usually in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Flat River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. Not far from Flat River you can enjoy the trees of North Carolina State University Forest.
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