North Carolina whitewater - French Broad River - North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania County Transylvania county, Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     7.2 miles   The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge section of French Broad River - North Fork in Transylvania County is 7.2 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting     location is a short drive from Brevard, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge section is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about   the general area: French Broad River - North Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; through the month of March you get the most rain around here; October is when it's the driest. And if that's not sufficient there's lots more fun stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spice Cove is in the vicinity of French Broad River - North Fork and is certainly a great location to check out; since you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Brevard. Throughout the warm months at French Broad River - North Fork temperatures are regularly in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at French Broad River - North Fork temperatures descend to the 20's. French Broad River - North Fork, Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+(V) Length: 7.2 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.20169 Longitude: -82.85631 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1435 Longitude: -82.8389 Paddler input for French Broad River - North Fork, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at French Broad River - North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: CULLOWHEE 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BREVARD, Brevard 11 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard can be found nestled in the mountains of NC near Brevard College and at the Entrance of Pisgah Nat'l Forest in the Land of the Waterfalls Hotel features... Hampton Inn Brevard NC, Brevard 12 miles away Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains the Hampton Inn Brevard hotel is a heartbeat away from the vacation of your dreams. Hampton Inn Brevard hotel is located in Pisgah Forest North Caroli... Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 15 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near French Broad River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near French Broad River - North Fork: French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge) French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee) Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee) Courthouse Creek, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad) Davidson River, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek) Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Davidson River, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (FS Road 475 to Sycamore Flats)   Ski Areas Near French Broad River - North Fork: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 37 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 99 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near French Broad River - North Fork: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BREVARD, Brevard , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Brevard NC, Brevard , 12 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 15 miles away The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa, Waynesville , 20 miles away Super 8 Waynesville, Waynesville , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near French Broad River - North Fork: Adventure Village at Headwaters, Rosman - Brevard, 2 miles away our 100 Acre Woods - Primitive Campground, Brevard, 5 miles away Lazy J Campground, Rosman, 5 miles away   Trails Near French Broad River - North Fork: Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 6 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania County , 12 miles away Buck Spring Trail, Transylvania County , 13 miles away Thompson Ridge Trail, Transylvania County , 14 miles away Pilot Rock Trail, Transylvania County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near French Broad River - North Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 31 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away   Golf Courses Near French Broad River - North Fork: Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 7 miles away   Lakes Near French Broad River - North Fork