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North Carolina whitewater - Noland Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Swain County
Swain
county,
Lakeview Road to Fontana Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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The beautiful scenery of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Noland Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Sevierville, as you can see on the road map further down. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. |
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Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The Lakeview Road to Fontana Lake stretch is the only paddling stretch along Noland Creek. This stretch is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours
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Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors cool things truly is plentiful here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Poplar Cove is a nice site to pop by close by, and close by you discover the Tsali Horse Trail which is a great hiking trail.
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during March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is October. Summertime highs at Noland Creek usually tend to be in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Noland Creek plunge into the 20's.
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Noland Creek, Lakeview Road to Fontana Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length:
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.458
Longitude: -83.52691
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.44509
Longitude: -83.5282
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Paddler input for Noland Creek, North Carolina:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Sevierville, Tennessee
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sevierville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Noland Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Noland Creek. |
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Deep Creek, Swain
County
, 7 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Bryson City) |
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Tuckasegee River, Jackson/Swain
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Whittier to Bryson City) |
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Little Tennessee River, Macon/ Swain
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III - 23 miles long (North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19) |
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Little River, Sevier
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway) |
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Upper Road Prong, Sevier
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 1.09 miles long (Green Light Falls to Third Bridge) |
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Road Prong, Sevier
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 0.72 miles long (Third bridge to right above West Prong confluence) |
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Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Chimneys Picnic Area to Campbell Overlook) |
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Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area) |
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Walker Camp Prong, Sevier
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Bridge below Alum Cave Creek confluence to Chimney's Trailhead) |
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Nantahala River, Macon/Swain
County
, 11 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Power Plant to Wesser) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Noland Creek:
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 14 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 29 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 29 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 31 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Noland Creek:
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Nantahala Cabins, Bryson City
, 6 miles away |
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Sleep Inn Bryson City, Bryson City
, 6 miles away |
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Microtel Inn And Suites Bryson City, Bryson City
, 6 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Cherokee, Cherokee
, 13 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Cherokee, Cherokee
, 14 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Noland Creek:
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Tsali Horse Trail, Graham County
, 5 miles away |
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Wesser Creek Trail, Swain County
, 10 miles away |
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Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County
, 11 miles away |
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Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County
, 12 miles away |
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Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County
, 13 miles away |
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6 miles away
