North Carolina whitewater - Nantahala River, Great Smoky Mountains, Macon County

Macon county, FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     0.7 miles
  The nature scenery of Macon County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge section of Nantahala River in Macon County is 0.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled
as well. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy.

Briefly about the general area:
A brilliant place to take a look at close to Nantahala River is Turkey Pen Cove, and there is a delightful hiking trail nearby called the Wesser Creek Trail. The high level of rain makes Nantahala River a quite wet site; most of the rain falls through July; October
 
is the month with the least moisture.
At Nantahala River during the summertime months highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. During the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Nantahala River dip into the 20's. But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. Queens Falls is a picturesque site to go to while you're at Nantahala River; don't leave Nantahala River without first checking out Winding Stairs. At this river you will never have a bad time.

Nantahala River, FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 0.7 miles
Average Gradient: 210 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.25699
Longitude: -83.6553

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.2467
Longitude: -83.65351

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Current weather conditions at Nantahala River, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina
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Local climate location: TAPOCO 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews
12 miles away
Nestled in the most beautiful, scenic valley in North Carolina, the hotel is surrounded by mountains and borders 300 ft along the Valley River. Guest enjoy 360 degree mountain views from any location ...

Sleep Inn Bryson City, Bryson City
18 miles away
Conveniently located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Minutes from white water rafting, golf, area restaurants, Smoky Mountain Railway, Cherokee Indian Reservations and Harrah's Casino. Hotel has ...

Ramada Inn Lake Chatuge Lodge Hiawasee, Hiawassee
18 miles away
The Ramada Lake Chatuge Lodge is located in Hiawassee, GA on the shores of Lake Chatuge nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and the Anderson Music Hall are located...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Nantahala River.
 Whitewater Near Nantahala River:
Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County , 1 miles away, Class III - 3.2 miles long (Route 1310 Bridge to Highway 19)
Whiteoak Creek, Macon County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Nantahala Cascades)
Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County , 3 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Power Plant to Wesser)
Nantahala River, Macon/Clay County , 8 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 12.74 miles long (Highway 64 to Nantahala Lake)
Nantahala River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Kimsey Creek to US 64)
Fires Creek, Clay County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Two miles above Horse Park to Leatherwood Falls)
Fires Creek, Clay County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Mule Flats to Arch Bridge)
Little Tennessee River, Macon/ Swain County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 23 miles long (North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19)
Noland Creek, Swain County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Lakeview Road to Fontana Lake)
Tallulah River, Towns/Rabun County , 17 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (GA/North Carolina State Line to Tate Branch Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Nantahala River:
Sky Valley, Georgia , 26 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 26 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 27 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 136 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 147 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nantahala River:
Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews , 12 miles away
Sleep Inn Bryson City, Bryson City , 18 miles away
Ramada Inn Lake Chatuge Lodge Hiawasee, Hiawassee , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hiawassee, Ga, Hiawassee , 18 miles away
Carolina Motel, Franklin , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nantahala River:
Appletree Campground, Macon County, 1 miles away
Rocky water Campground, Topton, 2 miles away
Kickstand Lodge, Robbinsville, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Nantahala River:
Wesser Creek Trail, Swain County , 6 miles away
CHoga Trail, Cherokee County , 7 miles away
Thorn Mountain Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away
Rartram Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away
Rufus Morgan Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Nantahala River:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 28 miles away
 Lakes Near Nantahala River

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