North Carolina whitewater - Neuse River, Wake County
Wake
county,
Route 2000 Bridge to US 401 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 7.7 miles
The Route 2000 Bridge to US 401 stretch of Neuse River is 7.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The natural beauty of Wake County and the water flowing gracefully down Neuse River will make you feel great. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve
in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Raleigh-Cary, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Some people
prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Neuse River. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while Neuse River night low temperatures
through the winter are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Neuse River a wet spot; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is April.
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