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 scenic beauty of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Hiawassee River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. Hiawassee River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Hayesville to US Route 64 stretch is the only one. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead     and pack your sleeping bag. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section of Hiawassee River in Clay/Cherokee County is 18.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Hiawassee River mostly tend to be in the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 60's. Throughout the wintertime highs are regularly in the 40's, and night lows during the wintertime   for Hiawassee River tend to be in the 20's. Hiawassee River gets a lot of water; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is October. If you're here, you might as well take a look at Henson Cove. 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 of Murphy, Murphy 7 miles away Stay at this Murphy, North Carolina hotel and enjoy comfortable accommodations near an abundance of outdoor recreation. The Best Western of Murphy, conveniently located on US Highway 74 in the mount... Days Inn Murphy, Murphy 8 miles away Chairmans Award Property Days Inn Murphy has 56 clean and comfortable rooms with free high speed internet access. If you are looking to relax try one of our rooms with a king size bed and whirlpool ... The Ridges Resort and Club, Hiawassee 9 miles away The resort is on a mountain lake and features amenities unequaled in the southern Appalachian. Located on the shores of Lake Chatuge a 7,500-acre lake less then 2 hours North of Atlanta. Fieldstone Re...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Hiawassee River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hiawassee 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 Cornelia, Georgia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cornelia, Georgia, the metro area neareast to Hiawassee River. 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   Hotels Near Hiawassee River: Best Western of Murphy, Murphy , 7 miles away Days Inn Murphy, Murphy , 8 miles away The Ridges Resort and Club, Hiawassee , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MURPHY, Murphy , 9 miles away Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hiawassee River: Creekside Rv Park, Marble, 5 miles away Peace Valley Campground, Marble, 6 miles away Purple Pony Cottage and Stables-Walnut Hollow Ranch, Hayesville, 7 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