North Carolina whitewater - Hungry River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Henderson County
Henderson
county,
Big Hungry Road to Green River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 1.3 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Asheville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Henderson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The Big Hungry Road to Green River section of Hungry River is 1.3 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Hungry River. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. A good workout and spending
some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. The average North Carolina
whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Hungry River.
Briefly about the general area: The Narrows is a great place to explore. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Hungry River. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the
40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Hungry River temperatures plunge to the 20's. The high level of precipitation makes Hungry River a reasonably wet site; March is when you get the most rain here while January is generally the driest month.
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The newly-built Mountain Lodge of Flat Rock is an upscale all-suite hotel that offers cosmopolitan comfort and mountain elegance. Located just minutes from Hendersonville, Chimney Rock Park, Lake Lur...
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The Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville-Flat Rock offers oversized rooms with a variety of options to choose from.The 'Standard Double' offers two Queen sized beds and are great for families. Our 'Exec...
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The Oaks Bed and Breakfast is a beautiful 1895 Queen Anne Victorian located in the small historic mountain town of Saluda, NC, 35 miles SE of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. The house has a three s...
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