North Carolina whitewater - Mitchell River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Surry County
Surry
county,
Route 1315 Bridge to Route 268 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 10.5 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Surry County and the water flowing gracefully down Mitchell River beats anything. This is the only paddling stretch along Mitchell River. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch of Mitchell River is 10.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American
Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. The put-in location is a short drive from Mount Airy, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Lodging is available near the
river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here.
Briefly about the general area: A lot of rainfall falls at Mitchell River; May is the month that gets the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month. Through the days of summer highs here at Mitchell River get into
the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's; overnight lows during the winter for Mitchell River tend to be in the 20's.
5 miles away
Indoor pool and spa with a scenic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sunsets. Pet Charge: 10.00 per night per pet. Safe Charge: 1.00 per night....
5 miles away
The Days Inn Jonesville Elkin is ready to accomodate you in every way. Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our scenic Country side is sure to make your stop a memorable one. You can take...
6 miles away
'The most accommodating people in the world' describes the friendly staff of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel located in Jonesville, North Carolina at I-77/ NC 67. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Jonesvill...
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