North Carolina whitewater - Haw River, Chatham County
Chatham
county,
Route 1545 to US Route 15-501 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 7.5 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Durham, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room
before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Route 1545 to US Route 15-501 section of Haw River in North Carolina is 7.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class
I-II(III) section. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The Route 1545 to US Route 15-501 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: During the long summer days at Haw River highs are generally in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in
the 20's overnight here at Haw River. Haw River is a wet spot that gets a great deal of precipitation; through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is April.
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