North Carolina whitewater - French Broad River - West Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania County Transylvania county, SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3.4 miles   The SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge stretch of French Broad River - West Fork in North Carolina is 3.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The campgrounds here at French Broad River - West Fork are pretty good. The SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier     to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wonderful Transylvania County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: If you want a magnificent time in the   great outdoors just come on up to the Blue Ridge Mountains. High temperatures at French Broad River - West Fork through the long summer days are in the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to French Broad River - West Fork. The high level of rainfall makes French Broad River - West Fork a rather wet place; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October meanwhile is the driest month. If you're here, you might as well explore Whetstone Gap; there are plenty of folks from Brevard here at French Broad River - West Fork. French Broad River - West Fork, SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 3.4 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1581 Longitude: -82.87741 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.13949 Longitude: -82.851 Paddler input for French Broad River - West Fork, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at French Broad River - West Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: CULLOWHEE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rodeway Inn Brevard, Brevard 11 miles away This Brevard hotel features a free continental breakfast, free RV and truck parking, seasonal outdoor pool, indoor coin laundromat, vending machines, and copy/fax services. Several restaurants are wit... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard, Nc, Brevard 13 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... Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 13 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 - West Fork.   Whitewater Near French Broad River - West Fork: French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County , 4 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee) Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee) French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River) Courthouse Creek, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad) Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Eastatoe Creek, Pickens County , 8 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.52 miles long (US 178 to Smith Creek above Lake Keowee) Davidson River, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near French Broad River - West Fork: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 32 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 35 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 57 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 184 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near French Broad River - West Fork: Rodeway Inn Brevard, Brevard , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard, Nc, Brevard , 13 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 13 miles away The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa, Waynesville , 20 miles away Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn, Waynesville , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near French Broad River - West Fork: Adventure Village at Headwaters, Rosman - Brevard, 4 miles away Lazy J Campground, Rosman, 5 miles away our 100 Acre Woods - Primitive Campground, Brevard, 5 miles away   Trails Near French Broad River - West Fork: Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 7 miles away Black Mountain Trail, Transylvania County , 14 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 15 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 15 miles away Buck Spring Trail, Transylvania County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near French Broad River - West Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 33 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away   Golf Courses Near French Broad River - West Fork: Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 6 miles away   Lakes Near French Broad River - West Fork