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   The nature scenery of Henderson County and the water flowing gracefully down Green River beats anything. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek stretch of Green River in North Carolina is 3.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+ section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either     way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There's camping available near Green River. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. If you're coming from Asheville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Green River a relatively wet place;   August is the wettest month with most rain, and April on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Green River during the summertime months are in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and night lows during the wintertime for Green River tend to be in the 20's. A tour to The Narrows is always fun. 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. The Oaks Bed And Breakfast, Saluda 2 miles away The Oaks Bed and Breakfast is a beautiful 1895 Queen Anne Victorian located in the small historic mountain town of Saluda, NC, 35 miles SE of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. The house has a three s... Mountain Lodge Flat Rock, Flat Rock 5 miles away The newly-built Mountain Lodge of Flat Rock is an upscale all-suite hotel that offers cosmopolitan comfort and mountain elegance. Located just minutes from Hendersonville, Chimney Rock Park, Lake Lur... Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville-Flat Rock,Nc, Flat Rock 5 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville-Flat Rock offers oversized rooms with a variety of options to choose from.The 'Standard Double' offers two Queen sized beds and are great for families. Our 'Exec...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Green River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Green River, North Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in North Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       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 Laurel, 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 Winterplace, West Virginia , 156 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Green River: The Oaks Bed And Breakfast, Saluda , 2 miles away Mountain Lodge Flat Rock, Flat Rock , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville-Flat Rock,Nc, Flat Rock , 5 miles away Mountain Inn and Suites Flat Rock, Flat Rock , 5 miles away Ramada Limited, Hendersonville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Green River: Orchard Lake Campground, Saluda, 2 miles away Red Gates, Hendersonville, 7 miles away Hitching Post Campground, Lynn, 8 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