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North Carolina whitewater - Green River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Henderson County
Henderson
county,
Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III+ 3.7 miles
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The starting location is a short drive from Asheville, as you can see on the road map further down. The Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek section of Green River in North Carolina is 3.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+ section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Tuxedo Powerplant to |
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above Hungry Creek section is just one of them. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the
| national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Green River. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. For | |
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the period of the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Green River. Since you're here at Green River why not check out The Narrows.
The high level of rainfall makes Green River a pretty wet spot; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and April is when it's the driest.
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Green River, Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III+
Length:
3.7
miles
Average Gradient: 49 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.27055
Longitude: -82.31501
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.28388
Longitude: -82.35833
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Paddler input for Green River, North Carolina:
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Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater
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Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info
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All North Carolina Whitewater
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Whitewater Basics
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Outdoors Recreation Near Asheville, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Asheville, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Green River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Green River. |
| | Whitewater Near Green River:
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Green River, Henderson/ Polk
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.9 miles long (Hungry Creek to Green River Cove Road) |
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Big Hungry Creek, Henderson/ Polk
County
, 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green) |
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Hungry River, Henderson
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green River) |
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Green River, Polk
County
, 2 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Fishtop Access to where river leaves road) |
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Cove Creek, polk
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to Green River) |
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North Pacolet River, Henderson/Polk
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Pearsons Falls along Highway 176 to Tryon) |
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Green River, Henderson
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-V - 1.2 miles long (Summit Lake Dam to powerhouse) |
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North Saluda River, Greenville
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.3 miles long (Trail to North Saluda Reservoir) |
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Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Rutherford
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (Along Route 64/74 to Lake Lure at Chimney Rock) |
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Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Buncombe
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.6 miles long (Bridge at Flat Creek Road to Bridge at US Route 64) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Green River:
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 40 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 55 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 58 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 60 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 61 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 69 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 69 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 72 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 88 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 156 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Green River:
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Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville-Flat Rock,Nc, Flat Rock
, 5 miles away |
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Ramada Limited, Hendersonville
, 8 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Hendersonville
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Hendersonville, Hendersonville
, 8 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Hendersonville, Hendersonville
, 8 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Green River:
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Kenmure Country Club, Flat Rock
, 5 miles away |
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Highland Lake Golf Club, Flat Rock
, 7 miles away |
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Orchard Trace Golf Club, Hendersonville
, 7 miles away |
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