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North Carolina whitewater - North Toe River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Avery County
Avery
county,
Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 10 miles
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The take out is at BENT RD not Bush!!!!! Says Horhay
If you're coming from Boone it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Avery County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There's camping available near North Toe River. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river |
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system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers
| here are suitable for beginners. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. This section of North Toe River is 10 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area:
You might want to pay a visit to Buck Hill Gap if you're here at North Toe River, and what would a spot like North Toe River be without | |
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interesting nearby characteristics like Upper Bend. North Toe River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is October. For the duration of the summertime months, highs
typically are in the 80's at North Toe River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are generally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at North Toe River.
These mountains rock, just look at all the fun things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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North Toe River, Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
10
miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.02477
Longitude: -82.01763
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.94613
Longitude: -82.00567
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Paddler input for North Toe River, North Carolina:
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to North Toe River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near North Toe River. |
| | Whitewater Near North Toe River:
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Catawba River - North Fork, Burke
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Linville) |
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Linville River, Burke
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16.4 miles long (Linville Falls to Lake James) |
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Elk River, Avery
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.4 miles long (Route 1326 to Route 1305) |
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Catawba River - North Fork, McDowell
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge) |
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Lost Cove Creek, Avery
County
, 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main) |
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North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) |
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Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN)
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee) |
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Elk River, Carter and Avery
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Big Falls to Poga Rd) |
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Doe River, Carter
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) |
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Steels Creek, Burke
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek) |
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| | Ski Areas Near North Toe River:
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Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
, 13 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 15 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 15 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 26 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Wolf Ridge, North Carolina
, 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 78 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near North Toe River:
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Super 8 Marion NC, Marion
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk
, 14 miles away |
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Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk
, 14 miles away |
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Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins, Banner Elk
, 15 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Marion, Marion
, 18 miles away |
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| | Trails Near North Toe River:
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Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County
, 13 miles away |
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Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County
, 14 miles away |
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Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County
, 15 miles away |
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Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County
, 16 miles away |
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Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County
, 17 miles away |
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8 miles away
14 miles away
