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.   CLASS II     10 miles   The take out is at BENT RD not Bush!!!!! Says Horhay The Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E section of North Toe River in Avery County is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Boone, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near     the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at North Toe River are pretty good. The natural beauty of North Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Briefly   about the general area: Buck Hill Gap is a great place to stop by close by, and what would a place like North Toe River be without interesting close by characteristics like Upper Bend. All the water falling down from the sky makes North Toe River a wet place; July is when you get the most rain here, and October meanwhile is the driest month. All the outdoors exciting stuff in the Blue Ridge Mountains will keep you coming back over and over. For the period of the summertime at North Toe River highs are frequently in the 80's, and the nighttime is a tad chillier of course, regularly in the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are usually in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at North Toe River temperatures dip to the 20's. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.02477 Longitude: -82.01763 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.94613 Longitude: -82.00567 Paddler input for North Toe River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at North Toe River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: ERWIN 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Inn at Linville River Farm, Newland 5 miles away Marion Super 8 Motel, Marion 8 miles away Free High-speed Internet Super Start Breakfast Commercial Rates Full service and fast food restaurants nearby 25 Inch color TV with cable/HBO/ESPN Free local phone calls Pet Friendly... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near North Toe River.   Whitewater Near North Toe River: Catawba River - North Fork, Burke County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Linville) Linville River, Burke County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16.4 miles long (Linville Falls to Lake James) Elk River, Avery County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.4 miles long (Route 1326 to Route 1305) Catawba River - North Fork, McDowell County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main) North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) 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) Elk River, Carter and Avery County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Big Falls to Poga Rd) Doe River, Carter County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Steels Creek, Burke County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek)   Ski Areas Near North Toe River: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 13 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 15 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 15 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 225 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 108 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 109 miles away, 210 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 109 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near North Toe River: Inn At Plumtree, Plumtree , 2 miles away A Sportsman Inn, Marion , 5 miles away Inn at Linville River Farm, Newland , 5 miles away Park View Lodge, Linville Falls , 5 miles away Linville Falls Lodge, Linville Falls , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near North Toe River: Buckhill Campground, Plumtree, 2 miles away Bear Den Campground, McDowell County, 6 miles away Jim and Jennie's Music Barn and Campground, Crossnore, 6 miles away   Trails Near North Toe River: Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County , 13 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 14 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 15 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 16 miles away Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near North Toe River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 44 miles away   Golf Courses Near North Toe River: Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club, Spruce Pine , 7 miles away   Lakes Near North Toe River