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.   CLASS II-III+     3.7 miles   This stretch of Green River is 3.7 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Asheville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great     reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek section is just one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. The nature scenery of Henderson County and the water flowing gracefully down Green River will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Green River a wet   site; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and April on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year at Green River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Green River are in the 20's. You might want to pay a visit to The Narrows since you're here at Green River. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.27055 Longitude: -82.31501 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.28388 Longitude: -82.35833 Paddler input for Green River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Green River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: FLETCHER 0 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Green River.   Whitewater Near Green River: Green River, Henderson/ Polk County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.9 miles long (Hungry Creek to Green River Cove Road) Big Hungry Creek, Henderson/ Polk County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green) Hungry River, Henderson County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green River) Green River, Polk County , 2 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Fishtop Access to where river leaves road) Cove Creek, polk County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to Green River) North Pacolet River, Henderson/Polk County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Pearsons Falls along Highway 176 to Tryon) Green River, Henderson County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 1.2 miles long (Summit Lake Dam to powerhouse) North Saluda River, Greenville County , 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.3 miles long (Trail to North Saluda Reservoir) 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) 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)   Ski Areas Near Green River: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 830 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 365 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 72 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 88 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Green River: Holiday Inn Express HENDERSONVILLE-FLAT ROCK, Flat Rock , 5 miles away Ramada Hendersonville, Hendersonville , 8 miles away Hampton Inn Hendersonville, Hendersonville , 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Hendersonville , 8 miles away Best Western Hendersonville Inn, Hendersonville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Green River: Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, 2 miles away Twin Ponds RV Park, Flat Rock, 4 miles away Lakewood Rv Resort, Flat Rock, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Green River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Green River: Kenmure Country Club, Flat Rock , 5 miles away Highland Lake Golf Club, Flat Rock , 7 miles away Orchard Trace Golf Club, Hendersonville , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Green River