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   This section of Horsepasture River is 4.2 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Brevard, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get     great scenery along the way too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are no other stretches to paddle along Horsepasture River than the US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee stretch. The nature scenery of North Carolina and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There's camping available near Horsepasture River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Windy Falls is a pretty location to visit while you're at Horsepasture   River, and a short trip to Rainbow Falls is always worthwhile. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors cool stuff the Blue Ridge Mountains has to offer. During the long summer days highs here at Horsepasture River get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Horsepasture River. Horsepasture River is a pretty wet place mostly with a great deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually March, that's the one that rains the most, and April is the month with the least moisture. 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 Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina's high country with its award-winning blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. The welcoming influences of Old-Europe architecture lend... Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands 17 miles away The Hampton Inn Highlands hotel in Highlands North Carolina is located one block off Main Street on Hwy. 106 in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors to Highlands North Carolina enjoy area a...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Horsepasture River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Horsepasture 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 Brevard, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Brevard, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Horsepasture River. 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 Ridge, 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   Hotels Near Horsepasture River: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 8 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 17 miles away Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands , 17 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BREVARD, 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