North Carolina whitewater - Horsepasture River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania County Transylvania county, US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     4.2 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Brevard, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee stretch of Horsepasture     River in North Carolina is 4.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. This is the only paddling stretch along Horsepasture River. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The wonderful North Carolina scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: You truly should have a thing about the Blue Ridge Mountains. All through the summertime, highs frequently are in the 70's at Horsepasture River, and the night is a bit cooler of course, regularly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's,   and overnight lows in the 20's for Horsepasture River. Horsepasture River gets a good deal of water; March is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is April. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Windy Falls, and a journey to Rainbow Falls will fill your soul with delightful feelings. Horsepasture River, US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 4.2 miles Average Gradient: 418 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.0923 Longitude: -82.97631 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.04769 Longitude: -82.9303 Paddler input for Horsepasture River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Horsepasture River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 8 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e... Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 17 miles away Where four mountain roads converge in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Surrounded by evergreen and rhododendron forests, this is the ideal ... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 17 miles away The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Horsepasture River.   Whitewater Near Horsepasture River: Thompson River, Transylvania County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee) Whitewater, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir) French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Eastatoe Creek - Lower Gorge, Pickens County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2 miles long (Mill Creek to Dug Mountain Access)   Ski Areas Near Horsepasture River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 28 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 55 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 99 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 191 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Horsepasture River: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 8 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 17 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 17 miles away Rodeway Inn Brevard, Brevard , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard, Nc, Brevard , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Horsepasture River: Westridge, Lake Toxaway, 3 miles away Riverbend RV Park, Lake Toxaway, 4 miles away Camp Winding Gap, Lake Toxaway, 4 miles away   Trails Near Horsepasture River: Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 7 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 7 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 12 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 12 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Horsepasture River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 40 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 53 miles away   Golf Courses Near Horsepasture River: Sapphire Lakes Country Club, Sapphire , 3 miles away Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 4 miles away Red Bird Golf Links, Sapphire , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Horsepasture River