North Carolina whitewater - Haw River, Chatham County
Chatham
county,
Bynum to Highway 64 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 4 miles
The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. This section of Haw River in Chatham County is 4 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length
section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Bynum to Highway 64 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: During the summer at Haw River highs are typically in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Haw River sink into the 20's. The high
level of rainfall makes Haw River a rather wet location; May is the month that gets the most rain while September is frequently the driest month.
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