North Carolina whitewater - Reddies River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes County

Wilkes county, Route 1546 to North Wilkesboro section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     10 miles
  This stretch of Reddies River in Wilkes County is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. If you're coming from North Wilkesboro it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Wilkes County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so
    go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the
river where you can camp. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. Reddies River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 1546 to North Wilkesboro stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
At Reddies River throughout the summertime months highs are in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally
 
in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Reddies River. Reddies River is a quite wet place typically with much precipitation; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is December.
You'll meet a lot of people from North Wilkesboro here.

Reddies River, Route 1546 to North Wilkesboro road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.23279
Longitude: -81.2622

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.159
Longitude: -81.154

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Current weather conditions at Reddies River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
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Local climate location: TRANSOU 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro, Nc, Wilkesboro
3 miles away
Newly Renovated as of April 2008! The Holiday Inn Express in Wilkesboro, North Carolina is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, home of the famous 'Merlefest Bluegrass Festi...

Red Carpet Inn Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro
4 miles away
Our friendly staff invites you to enjoy the comfort and conveniences of the Red Carpet Inn of Wilkesboro. Conveniently located within walking distance of Wilkes Community College and the John A Walker...

Master Hosts - Alleghany Inn, Sparta
18 miles away
Mountain location with high speed wireless internet access, microwave & mini-fridge in all rooms only 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Northwestern North Carolina mountains. Enjoy free coff...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Reddies River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Reddies River.
 Whitewater Near Reddies River:
Yadkin River, Wilkes County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Route 1178 below West Kerr Scott Dam to Route 2327)
Elk Creek, Wilkes County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8.4 miles long (Route 1162 to Route 268 Bridge)
New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Stuart Dam to US 221/21)
New River - South Fork, Watauga/ Ashe/ Alleghany County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 61 miles long (Route 1347 to Mouth of Wilson)
Yadkin River, Caldwell/Wilkes County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 19.9 miles long (Route 268 Bridge to Route 1137)
New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 23.5 miles long (US Route 221/21 to US Route 58/221)
New River, Grayson County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 41 miles long (Stuart Dam to Fries)
Mitchell River, Surry County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Route 1315 Bridge to Route 268 Bridge)
Elk Creek, Grayson County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 650 to New River)
 Ski Areas Near Reddies River:
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 31 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 79 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 740 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 135 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 150 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 160 miles away, 225 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Reddies River:
Holiday Inn Express Wilkesboro, Nc, Wilkesboro , 3 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro , 4 miles away
Master Hosts - Alleghany Inn, Sparta , 18 miles away
Best Western Eldreth At Mount Jefferson, Jefferson , 21 miles away
Jameson Inn Lenoir, Lenoir , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Reddies River:
Wilkes County Reservoir Park, Wilkesboro, 4 miles away
W Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, Wilkesboro, 4 miles away
Raccoon Holler Campground, Glendale Springs, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Reddies River:
Dogwood Trail, Alleghany County , 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Reddies River:
Sumerset Golf Course, North Wilkesboro , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Reddies River

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