North Carolina whitewater - Looking Glass Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania County
Transylvania
county,
Along Highway 278 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV(V+) 5 miles
This stretch of Looking Glass Creek in North Carolina is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V+) section. The put-in is not too far from Brevard, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the
river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are no other sections to paddle
along Looking Glass Creek than the Along Highway 278 section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: This river is a great place to visit. Bennett Gap is a glorious place to have a look at right next door to Looking Glass Creek. The high level of precipitation makes Looking Glass
Creek a quite wet place; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest month of the year is October. For the period of the days of summer highs here at Looking Glass Creek get into the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter
come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Looking Glass Creek tend to be in the 20's. The Black Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best It's always brilliant to check out Looking Glass Falls. Yeah, come up here to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a
brilliant time. Looking Glass Creek is right by the Buck Spring Trail; do put some time aside to spend at Slick Rock Falls if you're here at Looking Glass Creek.
6 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brevard can be found nestled in the mountains of NC near Brevard College and at the Entrance of Pisgah Nat'l Forest in the Land of the Waterfalls Hotel features...
6 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains the Hampton Inn Brevard hotel is a heartbeat away from the vacation of your dreams. Hampton Inn Brevard hotel is located in Pisgah Forest North Caroli...
13 miles away
The Days Inn West is located at I-40, Exit 37. Come and stay with us and experience the beautiful mountain views from the comfort of your room. You can enjoy the scenery whether it be in the Fall Seas...
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These outdoors activities are available near Looking Glass Creek.
Davidson River, Transylvania
County
, 2 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forest Service Road 475-A to Looking Glass Creek)
Davidson River, Transylvania
County
, 3 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (FS Road 475 to Sycamore Flats)
Pigeon River - Big East Fork, -blank-
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Blue Ridge Parkway to Highway 276)
Pigeon River - Big East Fork, Haywood
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (3800 foot countour line to US Route 276 Bridge)
Pigeon River - East Fork, Haywood
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8.7 miles long (Route 1887 Bridge to North Carolina Route 110 Bridge)
Courthouse Creek, Transylvania
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad)
French Broad River - North Fork, Transylvania
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 7.2 miles long (Route 1326 Bridge to US Route 64 Bridge)
Pigeon River - West Fork, Haywood
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Along Highway 215)
French Broad River - East Fork, Transylvania
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (East Fork Road at Laurel Branch to French Broad River)
French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge)