North Carolina whitewater - Middle Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County
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North Carolina 106 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV(V+) 0.3 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The North Carolina 106 section of Middle Creek is 0.3 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V+) section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Middle
Creek. This section is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. If you're coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the starting location,
if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The North Carolina 106 section is the only paddling section along Middle Creek.
Briefly about the general area: Just can't get enough of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you're here at Middle Creek, checking out Natural Bridge is a must, and don't leave Middle
Creek without first paying a visit to Estatoah Falls. During the summertime at Middle Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight
here at Middle Creek. Middle Creek gets a large amount of water; March is when you get the most rain here, and July is when it's the driest. A splendid place to take a look at in close proximity to Middle Creek is Licklog Gap; glorious skiing awaits you at Scaly Mountain. This river is a great place to visit.
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