North Carolina whitewater - Hiawassee River, Great Smoky Mountains, Clay/Cherokee County Clay/Cherokee county, Hayesville to US Route 64 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     18.3 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Hiawassee River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Hayesville to US Route 64 section of Hiawassee River in North Carolina is 18.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day     trip, so pack your camp stove. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Hiawassee River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Hayesville to US Route 64 section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: A great deal of rainfall falls at Hiawassee River; through the month of March you   get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is October. For the duration of the warm months at Hiawassee River highs are mostly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Hiawassee River are in the 20's. You might want to pay a visit to Henson Cove since you're here at Hiawassee River. Hiawassee River, Hayesville to US Route 64 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 18.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.03469 Longitude: -83.80851 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.08029 Longitude: -84.0309 Paddler input for Hiawassee River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hiawassee River, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: MURPHY 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy 7 miles away The Best Western of Murphy is a beautiful 54-room year-round facility, located on U.S. Highway 74 across from Wal-Mart«. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hiawassee River.   Whitewater Near Hiawassee River: Fires Creek, Clay County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Mule Flats to Arch Bridge) Fires Creek, Clay County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Two miles above Horse Park to Leatherwood Falls) Snowbird Creek, Graham County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Junction to First Bridge Downstream) Snowbird Creek, Graham County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Hooper Bald to Junction) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 16 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (Gate to FS Road 81 Bridge) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 17 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (FR 81c Bridge to Forest Service Gate) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Forest Service road 81 to Santeetlah Lake) Helton Creek, Union County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (US 19 to Nottelly River) Hiwassee River and High Shoals Creek, Towns County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V+) - 4 miles long (High Shoals Creek Trailhead to US 17) Blood Mountain Creek, Lumpkin County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (to Dicks Creek)   Ski Areas Near Hiawassee River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 39 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 44 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 64 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 155 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 155 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 157 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 168 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hiawassee River: Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy , 7 miles away Days Inn Murphy, Murphy , 8 miles away Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, Nc, Murphy , 9 miles away Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hiawassee River: Chatuge woods Campground, Young Harris, 9 miles away River's Edge RV Park, Hayesville, 10 miles away Jackrabbit Campground, Clay County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Hiawassee River: Arkaquah Trail, Union County , 12 miles away CHoga Trail, Cherokee County , 15 miles away Coosa Backcountry Trail, Union County , 15 miles away Duncan Ridge Trail, Union County , 17 miles away Whigg Ridge Trail, Monroe County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Hiawassee River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 47 miles away Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Atlanta - GA , 67 miles away   Lakes Near Hiawassee River