North Carolina whitewater - French Broad River - East Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania County
Transylvania
county,
East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 5.5 miles
The put-in is not too far from Brevard, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of French Broad River - East Fork in Transylvania County is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is
a great experience. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The wonderful North Carolina
scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at French Broad River - East Fork are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: A fine spot to go to near French Broad River - East Fork is Wallace Gap, and if you're popping by from Brevard, you won't
be the only one. French Broad River - East Fork gets much water; most of the rain falls throughout March; the driest month of the year is January. High temperatures at French Broad River - East Fork throughout the days of summer are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's.
For the period of the wintertime highs are usually in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for French Broad River - East Fork tend to be in the 20's. You clearly have to have a thing about the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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